Fresh from his post as host of ElectionConnection 2010, Joshua Baca breaks down the midterm elections by the numbers and reviews context, who matters and what it all means.

Tuesday’s midterm election was historic by many standards.  Effectively tapping into the frustration many Americans currently feel with a sluggish economy, government debt, and spending, Republicans were able to sweep most levels of government.  Republicans captured a majority in the United States House of Representatives, made historic gains in state government by capturing a majority of governorships and state legislative seats nationwide, and increased their membership in the United States Senate.

Representative John Boehner from Ohio will be the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Senator Harry Reid and Democrats will retain control of the U.S. Senate.  A majority of the governorships will be controlled by Republicans. And in 2012, President Barack Obama will face a very red map when he seeks reelection.

To read Joshua’s full report, click here.

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