AP TEST DEPICTS GOP LOSING 70 SEATS IN HOUSE, 10 IN SENATE
Mon Nov 04 2002 14:43:33 ET
At 2:35 PM Eastern time the ASSOCIATED PRESS transmitted an election test on its circuits -- at test that shows Republicans losing 70 seats in the House.
"Here is a summary of the races for the U.S. House," the AP noted.
Dem GOP Oth
Won 2 1 0
Leading 242 137 14
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Trend 244 138 14
Current 210 223 2
Net Change +54 -70 +13
The wire warned: "These are TEST returns. They must not be broadcast or published."
One newsroom editor e-mailed the DRUDGE REPORT: "Looks like someone back in New York is having some fun." The source joked: "The Republicans sure have a long way to go!"
On the races for the U.S. Senate?
The wire's test shows a loss of 10 seats --once again a loss by the GOP.
Dem GOP Oth
Won 0 0 0
Leading 23 9 1
Holdovers 36 29 1
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Trend 59 38 2
Current 50 49 1
Net Change +9 -10 +1