Election Syllabus for 2010

Now that we've wrapped up the off-year elections of 2009, it's time to start turning our attention to 2010. What issues will be factors at the polls next year?

Charlie Cook with the Cook Political Report has a handy list of the dynamics that should play a significant role. Not surprisingly, the economy will be significant component of the midterms. We're seeing some modest growth in the GDP, but if unemployment remains high, it could spell trouble for the Democrats.