[MattinNJ]

Great post-I was wondering about this all day. Thanks.

Can someone please help me, my head is spinning. Not counting Louisiana (subject to a runoff),South Dakota (subject to a recount), and Minnesota (When does Coleman take that seat) what is the current makeup of the Senate? I can't seem to get an accurate count minus those three seats which I think we will all eventually pickup.

[DWPittelli]

I believe the Republicans have 50 almost immediately (due to Carnahan/Talent being a special election), and 51 when the new Senate is sworn in, even if Minnesota is delayed until the normal swearing in time and the Ventura guy stays Independent. And of course, they may have up to 53 if Louisiana goes theiR way (probable) or they win a S Dakota suit/recount (not probable).