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Many thought it would be easy for President Obama to push through his agenda with the help of a strong, Democratic Congress. However, Republicans in the House and Senate were able to create a great deal of resistance to Democratic legislation in the last two years. As the tides shift in Washington in the coming months, it is going to be interesting to see what effect a potential change in Congressional leadership will have for the current administration.

There is a reason why leaders from both sides of the political spectrum are headed to the heart of the nation in the weeks coming up to the November elections. While Ohio may not have much by way of high profile politicians, it is arguably the most important state in the union when it comes to shaping the American political landscape. The fact is, the Buckeye State typifies the US — so much so that since 1904, the candidate that won the race in Ohio also took the presidency 25 of 27 times. And as election season reaches it’s November crescendo, Ohio’s importance becomes all the more clear not for the predictions we can make about the 2010 Midterms, but more for the predictions we can make about the 2012 Presidential.

Wisconsin’s lead up to the 2010 Midterm Elections have typified the greater American political sentiment—the tea party’s involvement and controversy over health care reform suggest that the Democrats are facing some significant hurdles in Badger State. Now that Election Day is near and Wisconsin’s Senator is in the fight of his life, the nation watches to see if a three-term liberal incumbent can fight back Tea Party politics and the anti-Establishment fervor that it brings.

Texas is known for being a Republican stronghold. When President Obama was elected, there seemed to be a glimmer, a sparkle in Texas Democrats’ eyes that perhaps the political landscape was changing and the electoral climate in Texas would follow suit. On the contrary, the backlash from health care law, the current economic crisis and the lack of clear direction on energy policy has stunted Democratic hopes that the 2010 Midterm would help them regain statewide office or the State House. There may have been hope for Democrats in 2008, but there is still much left to prove that to the voter’s of Texas for them to switch their allegiance.

With it’s longtime Senator switching parties in hopes of being reelected, only then to be defeated by an up-and-comer, Pennsylvania’s 2010 Election has drama to spare. The Keystone State is seeing it’s Midterms become a deeply partisan fight, only to be made more dramatic with close and conflicting poll results. The Senate race between Pat Toomey (R) and Joe Sestak (D) has seen Toomey holding on to a negligible lead over Sestak, but no statistical analysis can suggest a clear winner. November 2nd is closing in and Pennsylvania voters once again find themselves thrust into the national spotlight to decide a bitter but important race.

Year in and year out, Montana ranks as one of the nation’s highest voter turnouts and it appears that 2010 will be no exception. With only one race to speak of this year, Big Sky residents are going to be paying close attention to each candidate as well as the larger political picture nationwide. The Tea Party may have landed in our laps in time for the Midterms, but Montana will be scrutinizing the landscape in preparation for a bigger fight for the Senate and the White House in 2012.

Long before the Tea Party movement shook the Republican establishment from Wilmington to Farmington, Delaware’s Senate seat was once considered safely in Democratic hands. Now, Christopher Coons and his Presidential backers are being forced into a street fight with the upstart Christine O’Donnell and her Tea Party enthusiasts. Nearing November 2nd, the GOP must mend its internal fences for O’Donnell to have a chance to beat the Obama/Biden ground game, while Coons must make sure to run a campaign conscious of the voter anxiety that gave O’Donnell a shot in the first place. With few exceptions, this race is one to watch.

Massachusetts is known for being a Democratic stronghold, however with Republican Scott Brown’s recent win in the special election in January 2010, voters may be indicating that they may want to maintain that political shift past November 2nd. We have compiled a great deal of information into a Voter’s Guide for Massachusetts’ Midterm Elections to inspire you to get involved, remain informed, and to help create a central location for all of your voting needs. Lastly, we have provided many links throughout the guide to provide any additional information that you might need to make an informed decision this fall.

The roller coaster ride that many describe experiencing when the economy hit rock bottom in 2008 may be nothing compared to the drama that is playing out on Connecticut’s airwaves this election season. In just two short years, the beloved Senator Chris Dodd has decided not seek another term and the candidates seeking his seat have been rocked by controversy. The state of Connecticut might be leaning democratic by most election reports, but this race is tightening and will come down to the wire on November 2nd.

Arkansas is a state where disapproval for the Obama administration runs high and Democrats seem to be in danger of losing their Senate seat in the Midterms. The state has long been considered a red state, but the Governor’s Mansion is currently occupied by a Democrat and looks to be staying that way. As these races reach the end, they are bound to tighten up given the new dollars Dems are sinking into seats that are on the bubble or appear to threaten their majority.