1.   If the Republicans take eight Senate seats, which seems quite conceivable, they could afford to lose one of the seats they now hold and still take control.

2.   Mayfair and Coceres each held sizable leads and seemed ready to take charge of the tournament hours before the playoff.

3.   Mayfair and Coceres each held sizable leads and seemed ready to take the tournament over hours before the playoff.

4.   Whatever direction the course takes, it seems sure to remain delicate for some time.