49% of registered voters would prefer a Congress that is controlled by the Democrats as opposed to a Congress controlled by the Republicans.
However, 69% disapprove of the job that the currently Democratic controlled Congress is doing.
Predictions of the number of new Democratic senators ranges from 1 to 5.
Virginia is the most likely Democratic pickup. Former governor Mark Warner runs well ahead of any Republican discussed as a successor to the retiring John Warner.
Two Democratic Udall's, Mark and Tom, are leading in Colorado and New Mexico respectively. At least in early polling, Tom's position is stronger than Mark's.
Jeanne Shaheen (D) is running strong and ahead in New Hampshire over the incumbent John Sununu ®).
In Alaska, Mark Begich (D), the mayor of Anchorage has decided to take on Republican incumbent Ted Stevens who has suffered from allegations of impropriety.
In Minnesota, Al Franken (D) now has a clean shot at incumbent Norm Coleman ®).
Mary Landrieu (D) seems to be a little stronger in Louisiana, with no significant opponent emerging.
Tim Johnson (D) of South Dakota has now returned to the Senate and has a decent shot at re-election although that is a race that will have to be watched closely by the Democrats.
Democrats continue to talk about the Maine race, with Congressman Tom Allen (D) taking on incumbent Susan Collins ®). This has to be seen as a long shot for Allen. Collins is popular and runs well ahead of Allen in publicly available polls.
WW returns again to the Cook Political Report for an assessment ofHouse races.
Democrats are being careful with their predictions but are quite positive about the prospects of picking up 5-15 seats in the House.