Projections show a completely equal distribution of power in the Senate: 48 Republican seats, 48 Democratic seats, two toss-ups. 

Tea Party participation is up from 17 percent to 29 percent, according to the latest Rasmussen Report. And apparently, 31 percent of Democrats believe those Tea Party voters are racist. 

There’s a lot of talk of the anti-incumbent, anti-Democratic mood this election cycle, but things may finally be looking up for the Democrats, as several congressional and gubernatorial races across the country, including the governor’s race in Illinois and the senate race in California, are starting to swing Democrat. Experts say this could be because the talk of a Republican takeover is scaring Democratic voters into actually voting, or because Tea Party candidates like Christine O’Donnell are scaring moderate voters away from Republicans. 

Vice President Joe Biden, meanwhile, is not making the Democratic party seem particularly warm or welcoming. On Tuesday he told a crowd in Minnesota, “If I hear one more Republican tell me about balancing the budget, I am going to strangle them.” Then, on Thursday, he told a Wisconsin crowd, “You’re the dullest audience I’ve ever spoken to.” 

The quiet Democratic swing isn’t universal, either. In Nevada, Republican Sharron Angle is surging ahead in the polls, and has led Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the last three polls. Reid, however, recently landed endorsements from two top Nevada Republicans. 

Good news: Delaware Republican Christine O’Donnell’s national media blackout ended Thursday, which means more talk of witchcraft and masturbation. 

One of the first things O’Donnell said when she stepped back into the spotlight? Apparently there are a number of “Hillary for president” ads running. 

The GOP is about to pour tens of millions of dollars into a slew of attack ads, aimed specifically at the most vulnerable Democratic candidates – a hit list, of sorts. 

Republicans have already outspent Democrats on television and radio ads but a ratio of about seven-to-one. 

The Democrats continue to criticize the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which allegedly has used money from foreign corporations to finance ads supporting Republican candidates. 

Roger Simon: It’s October, so where’s the surprise? 

What happens if the Republicans come up short? 

Reach news editor Alexandra Tilsley here. Follow her on Twitter @atilsley.

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