Up to now, the 2012 battle for Senate control has promised to be tough for Democrats, with more held seats on the ballot this year than Republican ones. But all of a sudden, Democrats have reason to feel a little better about their prospects of holding on to the chamber.The race for control of the U.S. Senate saw major developments this week Maine Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) announced her retirement, opening up a previously safe seat for the GOP in the liberal-leaning northeast. At the same time, former Democratic Sen. Bob Kerrey jumped into the open race in Nebraska, potentially increasing the Dems’ chances to hold on to an open seat that has been in serious danger.
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