73 US Congressional seats at risk

Currently there are at least 73 US Congressional seats at risk of changing hands. Almost all (66 of 73) are held now by Democrats.

According to Wikipedia: " On November 2, 2010, halfway through President Barack Obama's first term in office. Elections will be held for all 435 House seats, representing the 50 U.S. states. Elections also will be held for the delegates from the District of Columbia and four of the five major U.S. territories. The only seat in the United States House of Representatives not up for election is that of the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, who serves a four-year term and will next face election in 2012."

37 U.S. Representatives will retire at the end of their current term and 5 vacancies will be filled by special elections before November. Congressional Quarterly projects the Democrats will take 219 seats, the Republicans 180, and they consider 29 races too close to call.

Even more races from California to New York could become competitive by November as voters look to blame someone for the sluggish economic recovery and take out their frustration on the Democrats who run the government. With 73 US Congressional seats at risk, enough seats are in play that Republicans could gain the 39 they need to reclaim the House.

The problem with this situation is, President Obama is just beginning to turn around the American economy. If the "Party of no" should reclaim the majority in the House, chances are the Congressional House Session next year will be as unproductive as the Senate has been this year.

What can America do to prevent this? The Progressive, Liberal movement in America needs to really energize their base, by swinging away at the Republican record of stagnation. For the most part, GOP members of the House and Senate have done everything possible to stall legislation that would improve American lives substantially.

Independent voters are always the 'Wild Card' in any election. Voters cannot allow their anger to override their intelligence this November. With only 2 months until Election Day, Americans really need to educate themselves about the voting records of those competing for office in their districts. Do not allow the 'fluff' and lies from Fox News to make your decision for you.

Anger can be a good thing, if it propels you into action. The Republicans with their long record of deregulation, tax breaks for the rich, 2 unfunded wars and failed economic policies responsible for the mess America is in today; the big question is: do you really want the GOP in a power position again, allowing them to finish off the American middle class for good?