Two - term Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln faces a bleak outlook in her re - election bid . When the intensity and challenges facing our country are great , the intensity is on different sides . Two Arkansas representatives are retiring , opening the door to GOP control of their seats . 62 Dems in Southern states face re - election this cycle , and 28 are expected to be in opposition . Family tradition may be the Arkansas transition to GOP that other Southern states have seen .
Two - term Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln faces a bleak outlook in her re - election bid . Two Arkansas representatives are retiring , opening the door to GOP control of their seats . 62 Dems in Southern states face re - election this cycle , and 28 are expected to be in opposition . Family tradition may be the Arkansas transition to GOP that other Southern states have seen .