All of the Republicans from the Democratic wave year of 2006 have been re-elected, including soon-to-be House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy.
Strong fundraising also has prompted speculation that Rep. Jim Jordan (Ohio) would challenge Sen. Sherrod Brown (D), who was first elected to the Senate in 2006 after serving seven terms in the House.
Rep. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) is rumored to be considering a primary challenge to Sen. John Ensign, who has battled months of bad publicity and legal fallout following an affair with a staffer.
Rep. Bill Cassidy has his blood drawn by Alesha Barbour during a free hepatitis screening in the Rayburn House Office Building hosted by the Congressional Viral Hepatitis Caucus to recognize "National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day."
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