1.   Elsewhere, Republicans gained the Senate seat formerly held by retiring Nebraska Democratic Sen. James Exon, when Republican Chuck Hagel defeated Democrat Ben Nelson.

2.   In the Beaumont area, Democrats hope to recapture the seat held by freshman Rep. Steve Stockman, a Friendswood Republican whose ties to gun enthusiasts have stirred controversy.

3.   In the rear, the bench seat can hold up to three adults, but is more comfortable with just two people back there.

4.   Its front bench seat holds three adults easily.

5.   Open Senate seats hold slim prospects for women.

6.   Republicans, as might be expected, think they have a chance not only to hold onto their edge, but add the seat Cain now holds.

7.   Some of the best seats can open up the day of the flight as airlines release seats held for frequent fliers.

8.   The comfortable, body-hugging seats held me in place through quick maneuvers.

9.   The council seat formerly held by state Assembly member Jackie Goldberg is vacant.

10.   The GOP got more good news from South Dakota, where the sole House seat, formerly held by Democrat Tim Johnson, went to Republican John Thune.