Sabato: GOP in Best Position in Decades to Take Senate in 2012

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2011 12:01 PM
By Henry J. Reske

The GOP is poised to put the Senate in the win column in 2012 after securing its best starting position in decades as a result of state and national wins last year, University of Virginia political science professor Larry Sabato tells Newsmax.TV.

But the bad news for Republicans is that historical trends suggest President Barack Obama will win re-election, the author and noted election handicapper says.

“It’s early but I think the Republicans have a very good chance to take back the Senate in 2012 and if by some chance they miss it by a seat or so they are almost certain to take it in 2014,â€