6 Days to Go - How May Seats will the Republicans gain in Congress

Another Prediction, this time by CNN Political Director Paul Steinhauser. With less than a week to go for the midterm elections, this non-partisan political handicapper is saying that Republicans forecast a net gain of 48 to 60 seats in the House. The largest take-back by the minority came way back in 1944, when the Republicans reclaimed 52 seats to regain a majority in the House and Senate. But again, these are just predictions, but in fairness, seem to be accurate.
Maybe a deciding factor this year is because of the birth of the "tea party". The tea party movement came about because of the disgust perceived by President Obama's new policies, especially with health care reform. Of course, there still is a chance that the Republicans may fall flat on their faces next Tuesday during the election as they may not gain the majority in either the House or Senate. If this happens it would mean the death of the so called "tea party". The Republicans would  blame this organization for the loss. As far as excuses go, the Republicans will always have one.