GOPs (down) Big money and fear factor probably not enough to overcome Iraq and Bush fatigue. Where’s Oct. surprise?

Dems (equal) No grand plan, but keeping heads down while wave engulfs foes. Next question: What if they win?

Lieberman (up) Old CW: Headed for the slag heap of sanctimony. New CW: Joe-mentum for six more sagaciousyears.

Menendez (down) N.J. Dem may lose whole Senate for party by failing to hold his Blue State. Thanks a lot, Corzine.

DeWine (down) Ohio sen. one of many Bushie GOPs now claiming to be independent thinkers. Not gonna wash.

K. Harris (down) Only a return of the butterfly ballot could get this ditsy diva into the Senate. Call it chad-enfreude.

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