https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/05/senate-control-the-outlook-for-10-key-races/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 03:53:07 -0400<![CDATA[8. Virginia (Jim Webb, D, retiring). This seat capped the Democrats’ surprise run at Senate control in 2006 after George Allen imploded by directing a racial slur at an opposition videographer. It may give Senate control back to Republicans in 2012. Allen is back for another swing at his seat, and most polls initially favored him when Webb dropped out. But former Gov. Tim Kaine decided to try for the seat, setting up a tight race.]]>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:00:35 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/05/senate-control-the-outlook-for-10-key-races-n97212