11.   Still, some industries have been lobbying Washington on the assumption that the election will make a great difference to them.

12.   The election has already made the record books as one of only eight U.S. congressional races settled by a single-digit vote margin in this century.

13.   The Greens argue that because corporations control both major parties, causing the Democrats to lose an election makes no difference in how the country fares.

14.   The looming presidential election makes this a now or never time for reforms, Thompson added.

15.   These elections make a mockery of our principals and commitment to democracy.

16.   They talked instead of renewing the fight next year, when looming congressional elections will only make their task more difficult.

17.   Using strikingly similar rhetoric, Bradley also says his election would make his health plan difficult to oppose.

18.   Whatever the remedy, this disturbing election certainly makes the case for more resources to help states struggling with old equipment or imperfect systems.

19.   While he had wanted to leave sooner, Grossman said the November elections made it more difficult but also allowed him to leave on a high note.