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WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell speaks during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell speaks during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell smiles during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons speaks during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. House of Representatives candidate Glen Urquhart (R) listens while U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell speaks during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: As fellow Republican candidates listen, U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell (L) speaks during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons (2L) leaves after a forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons speaks during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell speaks during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons (L) and Republican candidate Christine O'Donnell (R) listen during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican State Treasurer candidate Colin Bonini (R) and U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell react after a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell talks backstage after a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons speaks during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons listens during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons speaks during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell speaks during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell (L) speaks with audience members after a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons (L) speaks with reporters after a forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell listens during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell listens during a voters' forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons speaks during a forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons listens during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons listens during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

WILMINGTON, DE - SEPTEMBER 16: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons speaks during forum at Bernard and Ruth Siegel Jewish Community Center September 16, 2010 in Wilmington, Delaware. Republican and Democratic candidates for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, House of Representatives seat, state treasurer and state auditor met to answer questions at a community open house with the midterm elections a month and a half away. Tea Party candidate Christine O'Donnell defeated nine-term Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in the Republican primary to run against Democratic candidate New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in November's midterm elections for Vice President Joseph R. Biden's former U.S. Senate seat.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010. Republicans and Democrats were seeking a new way forward after a chastened President Barack Obama admitted he had suffered a 'shellacking' in this week's US mid-term elections.

US Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Charles Schumer, D-NY (R) looks at 29 police badges belonging to members of the New York City Police Department who assisted rescue efforts at Ground Zero and later died from September 11, 2001 related illnesses, during a press conference in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2010. The press conference was held with 9/11 survivors, family members and advocates to unveil the special exhibition of 29 police badges.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010. Republicans and Democrats were seeking a new way forward after a chastened President Barack Obama admitted he had suffered a 'shellacking' in this week's US mid-term elections.

US Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Charles Schumer, D-NY (C) and New York Police Department Commissioner Raymond Kelly (L) look at the 29 police badges belonging to members of the New York City Police Department who assisted rescue efforts at Ground Zero and later died from September 11, 2001 related illnesses, during a press conference in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2010. The press conference was held with 9/11 survivors, family members and advocates to unveil the special exhibition of 29 police badges.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010. Republicans and Democrats were seeking a new way forward after a chastened President Barack Obama admitted he had suffered a 'shellacking' in this week's US mid-term elections.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010. Republicans and Democrats were seeking a new way forward after a chastened President Barack Obama admitted he had suffered a 'shellacking' in this week's US mid-term elections.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010. Republicans and Democrats were seeking a new way forward after a chastened President Barack Obama admitted he had suffered a 'shellacking' in this week's US mid-term elections.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010. Republicans and Democrats were seeking a new way forward after a chastened President Barack Obama admitted he had suffered a 'shellacking' in this week's US mid-term elections.

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, speaks during an event at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2010. Republicans and Democrats were seeking a new way forward after a chastened President Barack Obama admitted he had suffered a 'shellacking' in this week's US mid-term elections.

US Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Charles Schumer, D-NY (C) looks at 29 police badges belonging to members of the New York City Police Department who assisted rescue efforts at Ground Zero and later died from September 11, 2001 related illnesses, during a press conference in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2010. The press conference was held with 9/11 survivors, family members and advocates to unveil the special exhibition of 29 police badges.

US Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Charles Schumer, D-NY (R) looks at 29 police badges belonging to members of the New York City Police Department who assisted rescue efforts at Ground Zero and later died from September 11, 2001 related illnesses, during a press conference in Washington, DC, on November 29, 2010. The press conference was held with 9/11 survivors, family members and advocates to unveil the special exhibition of 29 police badges.

Protesters hold signs during US Senate Armed Services Committee hearings September 16, 2010 on Capitol Hill In Washington, DC. The demonstrators are protesting committee member Sen. John McCain's, R-AZ, stance on gays in the military.

Protesters hold signs during US Senate Armed Services Committee hearings September 16, 2010 on Capitol Hill In Washington, DC. The demonstrators are protesting committee member Sen. John McCain's ,R-AZ, stance on gays in the military.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: U.S. Senate Republican candidate Pat Toomey is seen backstage prior to his debate with U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA ) at the National Constitution Center on October 20, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recent Polls have the two candidates neck and neck with two weeks to Election Day.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: U.S. Senate Republican candidate Pat Toomey (L) and U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA ) (R) shake hands prior to their debate at the National Constitution Center on October 20, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recent Polls have the two candidates neck and neck with two weeks to Election Day.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA ) smiles prior to his debate with U.S. Senate Republican candidate Pat Toomey at the National Constitution Center on October 20, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recent Polls have the two candidates neck and neck with two weeks to Election Day.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: U.S. Senate Republican candidate Pat Toomey arrives for his debate with U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA ) at the National Constitution Center on October 20, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recent Polls have the two candidates neck and neck with two weeks to Election Day.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: U.S. Senate Republican candidate Pat Toomey (L) and his wife Kris Toomey meet with the media after his debate with U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA ) at the National Constitution Center on October 20, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recent Polls have the two candidates neck and neck with two weeks to Election Day.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Congressman Joe Sestak (D-PA ) (L) and his wife Susan Sestak meet with the media after his debate with U.S. Senate Republican candidate Pat Toomey at the National Constitution Center on October 20, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recent Polls have the two candidates neck and neck with two weeks to Election Day.

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 26: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias speaks during a 'Vote Illinois' rally October 26, 2010 in Chicago, IL. Giannoulias is locked in a battle with Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL) for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by U.S. President Barack Obama.

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 26: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks (L) while Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias claps during a 'Vote Illinois' rally October 26, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Giannoulias is locked in a battle with Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL) for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by U.S. President Barack Obama.

MILFORD, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 2: Erin Aspinwall (C), 15, of Milford, Connecticut holds a sign while Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon (L) speaks to the press outside Harborside Middle School November 2, 2010 in Milford, Connecticut. McMahon is in a race against Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal to succeed the retiring U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT).

BOWLING GREEN, KY - NOVEMBER 02: Rand Paul (R), the Republican candidate for the Kentucky U.S. Senate seat, AND wife, Kelley wave to supporters during an election night party on November 2, 2010 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Paul defeated Democratic candidate Jack Conway to win a U.S. Senate seat.

BOWLING GREEN, KY - NOVEMBER 02: Rand Paul (R), the Republican candidate for the Kentucky U.S. Senate seat, thanks supporters during an election night party on November 2, 2010 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Paul defeated Democratic candidate Jack Conway to win a U.S. Senate seat.

LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 03: U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle (L) with her husband,Ted Angle, concedes defeat to supporters at the Nevada Republican Party's election results watch party at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino after she lost to incumbent U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) early November 3, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

JUNEAU - NOVEMBER 10: A ballot showing a voters distaste for U.S. Senate candidates as the State of Alaska Division of Elections tally the write-in ballots on November 10, 2010 in Juneau, Alaska. U.S. Senate incumbent and write-in candidate Lisa Murkowski holds a narrow lead against the Republican nominee and Tea Party-backed candidate Joe Miller, who defeated Murkowski in the Republican primary election.