Alan Nunnelee, 56, United States Congressman

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He had been battling brain cancer.

Thoughts on the United States Midterm Elections of 2014

Several races were on the ballot on this year's midterm elections, including all House seats, some governor and Senate races as well as local races, even some propositions and amendments. This midterm has it all.

On the governor's side, some notable results included some incumbents being re-elected. Nikki Haley (South Carolina), Mary Fallin (Oklahoma), Scott Walker (Wisconsin), just to name a few. In Texas, Greg Abbott will become Rick Perry's predecessor after holding off several candidates in that gubernatorial election, including Wendy Davis, the member of the Texas legislature who will become even more famous now than ever after wearing a Wu shirt with her name on it. She is not for the children, and was absolutely rolling in ODB's grave.

The Republicans will maintain House control with 233 seats, including in North Carolina District 2, where incumbent Renee Ellmers won the election. Why am I bringing this up? Her nearest opponent--former Pop Idol USA runner up Clay Aiken. He was a runner-up in everything. Now this. Sucks to suck Clay.

The Republicans also will have majority seats in the Senate. With Democrats like Kay Hagan (North Carolina) being voted out, it seems the people have listened to the fuckery of Obama (see 'ObamaCare'). Tim Scott (pictured) also became the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to the Senate. Progress, people, progress. Also Mary Landrieu's Senate seat will be a runoff on December 6, competing against several football conference championships. At last check, one of Landrieu's opponents, U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy, is leading. In Louisiana, 50% is the line of victory. What a fucked up system it is.

As far as local races, don't care. Also the coverage, as I've flipped back between the new SAMCRO episode (RIP 'Elvis' Munson), and coverage on Fox News and C-SPAN (since I don't have Blaze, damn you DIRECTV!). I hope you enjoyed the results of these midterms. Another wave is coming up in two years!

United States Midterm Elections 2014: Today is the Day

Every seat in the House, 33 of the 50 Senate seats, and 38 of 50 gubernatorial races are on the ballot nationwide. This includes local races as well.

Some interesting races to watch, including in the House District 2 serving the 'Research Triangle' area of North Carolina. Incumbent Renee Ellmers will run against--yes folks--Clay Aiken. That Clay Aiken. Will he lose yet again?

Also with Rick Perry's term ending, the next Texas Governor will be elected tonight. One of the candidates has been publicly known in the Texas legislature for her pro-choice stance regarding abortion (Wendy Davis); will Texans have the smarts to not vote for her?

So many races, and I'll be tweeting tonight. Follow me at @MorganShow1.

James Traficant, 73, Former U.S. Congressman

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Ike Skelton, 81, Former US Congressman

 

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Bill Young, 82, Longtime US Congressman

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Former House Appropriate Committee chairman of the defense panel.

Assessment of the US House Races, 2012

Of the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, only 11 are undecided after Tuesday's elections, including the House district in Florida held by Republican Allen West (pictured). West was among the slew of freshmen in the House after the 2010 midterm elections.

As of now, the Republicans still maintain control of the House, despite losing ten seats. A bunch of LibertyPAC candidates won seats, including in the Texas House district that was formally held by one Ron Paul (Victoria).

Democrats lost one seat as of the recounted tallies in eleven House races.

Among those returning to the House via re-election are the likes of former VP candidate Paul Ryan and former Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann.

A handful of one term house members are gone after Tuesday, including Republican Ann Marie Buerkle, who won midterm election in 2010, her first (and only) term in the House. She could possibly return soon, and prepare for 2014.

However it is the House district #23 in Texas (serves San Antonio area) that garnered a lot of attention on Tuesday night. After mudslinging ad campaigns, it was down to two former Oakland A's from the late '80s early '90s: Canseco and Gallego. No not those two. Eventually Canseco (Democrat) out-slugged incumbent Gallego (Republican) to earn him a trip to the House.

After all it said and done, will John Boehner return as House Speaker or will another Republican rise to the ashes? Who knows what will happen when Congress returns to session in January.