how does the balance of power look, republicans need a net gain of six in the senate? how is it looking? >> both parties are within striking distance and playing defense to hold on to their lead. my guess is the margins will shrink. democrats are under real pressure, three southernรง democrats, okay hagen, mark pryor and mary landau. republicans see though as big pickup opportunities. they'll make a lot of money and effort into demonizing those democrats. on the republican side of the aisle, the tea party wave has crest. even though republicans have a built-in advantage because of the rigged system of redistricting that allowed them to build up their lead in the house, democrats can't really pick up swing seats. the republicans will be looking to hold on to their lead, 17-seat margin. it's a longer haul. >> sometimes your fringe groups are just the first ring in a