Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Leadership deputy chairman, speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
The National Republican Congressional Committee chairman Michael Steele speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Democrats narrowly held their Senate majority in mid-term elections held earlier in the day. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour (R-Miss) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour (R-Miss) speaks during RNC Election Night Results Watch event in Washington, DC, on November 2, 2010. Republicans made major gains in state races. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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