Dems Could Lose Both Biden and Obama's Old Senate Seats

Two safe Democrat Senate seats now seem bound for a party change:

President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. won't be on the midterm ballot next year, but their former Senate seats will be, and both races are now either tossups or leaning Republican in high-visibility contests.

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Obama was only in his seat barely two years when he chose to run for president, but Biden held his seat since 1973. The loss of both would put a dent in the Dem caucus, and with others like Harry Reid, Chris Dodd and Blanche Lincoln teetering on the edge, that big majority they currently enjoy could be whittled down considerably.

Al Gore's old House seat will also be a toss-up next year. The guy who has held that seat through 13 elections, Bart Gordon, has decided to retire. This seat has now gone from "safe Dem" to "toss-up". A lot of senior Democrats are suddenly finding the need to "spend more time with their families".