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FILE - In this July 30, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:27 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this July 30, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks at a luncheon during the Republican National Committee summer meeting in San Diego. Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governor's mansions in a cross-country Democratic wave. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, FILE)

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo, House Speaker Nancy ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:20 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governor's mansions in a cross-country Democratic wave. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, FILE)

FILE - In this June 1, 2009, file photo, former Massachusetts ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:11 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this June 1, 2009, file photo, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington. Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governor's mansions in a cross-country Democratic wave. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, fILE)

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2009, file photo, Senate Majority Leader ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:06 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2009, file photo, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., flanked by Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., left, and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., gestures while speaking on Capitol Hill in Washington. Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governor's mansions in a cross-country Democratic wave. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, FILE)

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:51:57 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds wave to the crowd during a rally in Norfolk, Va. Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governor's mansions in a cross-country Democratic wave. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, FILE)

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2009, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Jon ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:51:50 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2009, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine listens as President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Corzine at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J. Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governor's mansions in a cross-country Democratic wave. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, FILE)

FILE - In this July 26, 2009, file photo, then-Alaska Gov. Sarah ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:51:39 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this July 26, 2009, file photo, then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks in Fairbanks, Alaska. Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as well as governor's mansions in a cross-country Democratic wave. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, FILE)

FILE - This May 4, 2007, file photo shows former U.S. Sen. Alan ...

(AP) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:48:24 GMT

(AP) - FILE - This May 4, 2007, file photo shows former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson delivering a key-note address to Log Cabin Republicans at their annual convention in Denver. The Wyoming Republican served 18 years in the Senate, but as a teenager he pleaded guilty to setting fire to an abandoned building on federal property. For teenagers who committed crimes and received a life in prison sentence without parole Simpson said, 'When they get to be 30 or 40 and they been in the clink for 20 years or 30 or 40 and they have learned how to read and how to do things, why not' release them Simpson told to the Associated Press. If a prisoner shows he is not fit to be released, 'throw him back in,' he said. 'That's better than saying 'Sorry, we can't look at that file because you were sent here for life.'' (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, FILE)

Vice President Dick Cheney speaks about national security at ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:17:25 GMT

(Reuters) - Vice President Dick Cheney speaks about national security at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington in this file image from May 21, 2009. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/Files

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann smiles ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:37:34 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann smiles at a "House Call" rally against proposed healthcare legislation at the Capitol in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann greets ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:28:40 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann greets supporters at a "House Call" rally against proposed healthcare reform legislation at the Capitol in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann gets a ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:22:58 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann gets a hug during a "House Call" rally against proposed healthcare reform legislation at the Capitol in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:21:42 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks at a "House Call" rally against proposed healthcare legislation at the Capitol in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann (C) clasps ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:19:12 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann (C) clasps hands with fellow House Republicans during a "House call" rally at the Capitol in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

A copy of the proposed healthcare legislation sits in front ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:12 GMT

(Reuters) - A copy of the proposed healthcare legislation sits in front of House Republicans during a "House Call" rally against the legislation at the Capitol in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann (C) looks ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:57:45 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann (C) looks up while actor Jon Voight (L) speaks during a rally before a "house call" at the Capitol to which she's invited fellow conservatives to march with her through House office buildings, "find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my health care.'" in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH ENTERTAINMENT)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:56:32 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally before a "house call" at the Capitol to which she invited fellow conservatives to march through House office buildings, "find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my health care.'" in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:48:47 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally before a "house call" at the Capitol Thursday to which she's invited fellow conservatives to march with her through House office buildings, "find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my health care.'" in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

With a copy of the healthcare bill on the rostrum, Minnesota ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:47:35 GMT

(Reuters) - With a copy of the healthcare bill on the rostrum, Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally before a "house call" at the Capitol Thursday to which she's invited fellow conservatives to march with her through House office buildings, "find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my health care.'" in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)

With a copy of the healthcare bill on the rostrum, Minnesota ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:44:12 GMT

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann sings during ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:38:06 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann sings during a rally before a "house call" at the Capitol to which she invited fellow conservatives to march through House office buildings to, "find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my health care.'" in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann talks to ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann talks to actor Jon Voight during a rally before a "house call" at the Capitol to which she's invited fellow conservatives to march with her through House office buildings, to "find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my health care.'" in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque REUTERS (POLITICS HEALTH)

With a copy of the healthcare bill on the rostrum, Minnesota ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:27:44 GMT

(Reuters) - With a copy of the healthcare bill on the rostrum, Minnesota Republican Representative Michele Bachmann speaks at a rally before a "house call" at the Capitol Thursday, to which she's invited fellow conservatives to march with her through House office buildings, "find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, 'Don't take away my health care.'" in Washington November 5, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque REUTERS (POLITICS HEALTH)

Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell of Virginia addresses ...

(AFP/Getty Images/File) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:55:39 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images/File) - Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell of Virginia addresses the crowd at his victory party in Richmond, Virginia, on November 3. US President Barack Obama's favored candidate lost the battle for the governor's mansion to McDonnell in Virginia even though the president had sought to electrify his campaign with his star power.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mark Wilson)

Former Hewlett-Packard chief Carly Fiorina announces her candidacy ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:53:01 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Hewlett-Packard chief Carly Fiorina announces her candidacy for US Senate at a town hall meeting held at Earth Friendly Products in Garden Grove, California November 4, 2009 in this handout photograph released by Fiorina's campaign. Fiorina said on November 4, 2009 that she would run as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from California, taking on liberal Democrat Barbara Boxer. REUTERS/Fiorina For Senate/Handout (UNITED STATES POLITICS BUSINESS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. QUALITY FROM SOURCE

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele holds ...

(AFP/Getty Images) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:41:35 GMT

(AFP/Getty Images) - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele holds a news conference on Captiol Hill. US President Barack Obama's Republican foes rejoiced Wednesday after winning two key election races, painting them as a big step in the bruised party's steep uphill journey to the 2010 mid-term votes(AFP/Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla)

Former Hewlett-Packard chief Carly Fiorina attends the Wall ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:31:08 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Hewlett-Packard chief Carly Fiorina attends the Wall Street Journal Deals & Deal Makers conference in New York in this June 27, 2007 file photograph. Fiorina said on November 4, 2009 that she would run as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate from California, taking on liberal Democrat Barbara Boxer. REUTERS/Chip East/Files (UNITED STATES POLITICS BUSINESS)

Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell gestures during a news conference ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:35:23 GMT

(AP) - Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell gestures during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell smiles during a news conference ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:34:29 GMT

(AP) - Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell smiles during a news conference with transition members, Phil Cox, left, and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, right, at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell listens to a reporters question ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:34:00 GMT

(AP) - Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell listens to a reporters question during a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell speaks during a news conference ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:33:27 GMT

(AP) - Republican Gov-elect Bob McDonnell speaks during a news conference along with his transition team, from left, Tucker Martin, Phil Cox, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, Attorney General Bill Mimms, and Dominion Resources CEO Tom Farrell, at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (C) (D-NJ) concedes defeat to ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:24:47 GMT

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (C) (D-NJ) concedes defeat to GOP candidate Chris Christie at his election headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina addresses the third ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:03:03 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina addresses the third session of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota September 3, 2008. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell and Republican Party National ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:06:18 GMT

(AP) - Republican Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell and Republican Party National chairman Michael Steele, left, celebrate McDonnell win during a victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Scott k. Brown)

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2008, file photo Carly Fiorina, former ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:43:03 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2008, file photo Carly Fiorina, former chairwoman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co. speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. After months of speculation but few public appearances, Fiorina was expected to announce her plans Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, for the U.S. Senate seat held by liberal stalwart Barbara Boxer of California. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters on ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:47:14 GMT

(AP) - Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters on election night at his headquarters in Parsippany, N.J. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Christopher Barth)

A supporter of Republican Chris Christie holds up a sign while ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:19:55 GMT

(AP) - A supporter of Republican Chris Christie holds up a sign while awaiting the arrival of the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Parsippany, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele speaks ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:27:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele speaks to reporters after New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie delivered his victory speech at election-night headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Jeff Zelevansky (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (front) (D-NJ) stands with an ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:24:49 GMT

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (front) (D-NJ) stands with an aide as he waits to be introduced as he conceded defeat to GOP candidate Chris Christie at his election headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (L) (D-NJ) waves to supporters ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:18:20 GMT

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (L) (D-NJ) waves to supporters as he arrives to concede defeat to GOP candidate Chris Christie at his election headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) concedes defeat to GOP ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:16:09 GMT

Republican Gov. Elect Chris Christie greets supporters on election ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:15:49 GMT

(AP) - Republican Gov. Elect Chris Christie greets supporters on election night at his headquarters in Parsippany, NJ, on Nov. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Christopher Barth)

Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters on ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:59:32 GMT

(AP) - Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters on election night at his headquarters in Parsippany, N.J. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Christopher Barth)

Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters on ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:53:54 GMT

(AP) - Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie greets supporters on election night at his headquarters in Parsippany, N.J. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Christopher Barth)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) (rear) waits behind a ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:52:33 GMT

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) (rear) waits behind a curtain before conceding defeat to GOP candidate Chris Christie at his election headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) hugs a supporter after ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:40:55 GMT

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) hugs a supporter after he conceded defeat to GOP candidate Chris Christie at his election headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 3, 2009. Republicans rolled to victory in governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of U.S. President Barack Obama's influence. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) concedes defeat to GOP ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:30:13 GMT

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) concedes defeat to GOP candidate Chris Christie at his election headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 3, 2009. Republicans rolled to victory in governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of U.S. President Barack Obama's influence. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) hugs running mate Loretta ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:23:37 GMT

(Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) hugs running mate Loretta Weinberg as he concedes defeat to GOP candidate Chris Christie at his election headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES ELECTIONS POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell waves to the crowd at ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:59:22 GMT

(AP) - Republican Governor-elect Bob McDonnell waves to the crowd at his victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Unofficial results showed McDonnell, a conservative and former state attorney general, with about 60 percent of the vote over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds. He will be the state's first Republican governor in eight years. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Lt. Gov.-elect Bill Bolling, right, waves to the crowd during ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:40:59 GMT

(AP) - Lt. Gov.-elect Bill Bolling, right, waves to the crowd during his victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday Nov. 3, 2009. National Republican party chairman Michael Steele is left. (AP Photo/Scott K. Brown)