Democratic majorities safe, for now - Jonathan Martin and Alex Isenstadt - POLITICO.com

Democratic majorities safe, for now

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By JONATHAN MARTIN & ALEX ISENSTADT | 1/6/10 4:29 PM EST

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Despite a string of Dems headed for the exits, it's unlikely the party will lose either chamber. Photo: AP

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The recent retirements of two veteran Democratic senators and the decision by two Democratic gubernatorial candidates to drop their bids could prompt more in the party to head for the exits and further frighten already skittish donors and activists. But it doesn’t yet appear that the party’s congressional majorities are threatened.

Republicans are poised to make major gains in the House and the Senate, but the number of seats necessary to reclaim the majority makes it unlikely that they could knock the Democrats out of power in either chamber.

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