In these key states, most of which are listed as "toss-up" or even leaning Democrat, the Democrat candidate will probably not win unless he garners more votes than Obama in the state
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Democrats' majority status and [[Harry Reid]]'s Senate leadership are at stake.
Democrats' majority status and [[Harry Reid]]'s Senate leadership are at stake.
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The [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html RealClearPolitics website] forecasts a 46-46 tie with 8 toss-up seats, but that includes a questionable claim that Democrats will likely hold on to the [[New Mexico]] seat.
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The [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html RealClearPolitics website] forecasts a 46-46 tie with 8 toss-up seats, but that includes a questionable claim that Democrats will likely hold on to the [[New Mexico]] seat. In these key states, most of which are listed as "toss-up" or even leaning Democrat, the Democrat candidate will probably not win unless he garners more votes than [[Obama]] in the state: