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Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele takes questions from the audience at the John F. Kennedy School of Government on the campus of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Immediately after Sen.-elect Scott Brown's victory over Democrat Martha Coakley in a special election Jan. 19, 2010, Steele said voters in Massachusetts had responded to Brown's "message of lower taxes, smaller government and fiscal responsibility."

Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele addresses an audience at the John F. Kennedy School of Government on the campus of Harvard University, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Cambridge, Mass. Immediately after Sen.-elect Scott Brown's victory over Democrat Martha Coakley in a special election Jan. 19, Steele said voters in Massachusetts had responded to Brown's "message of lower taxes, smaller government and fiscal responsibility."

Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele addresses an audience at the John F. Kennedy School of Government on the campus of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Immediately after Sen.-elect Scott Brown's victory over Democrat Martha Coakley in a special election Jan. 19, 2010, Steele said voters in Massachusetts had responded to Brown's "message of lower taxes, smaller government and fiscal responsibility."

Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele addresses an audience at the John F. Kennedy School of Government on the campus of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. Immediately after Sen.-elect Scott Brown's victory over Democrat Martha Coakley in a special election Jan. 19, 2010, Steele said voters in Massachusetts had responded to Brown's "message of lower taxes, smaller government and fiscal responsibility."

Middlesex County Volunteers from Massachusetts perform at a dress rehearsal for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a military music festival, in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. More than 1500 performers from Australia, The United Kingdom, Russia, China, The United States, Norway, Switzerland and more marched onto the Sydney Football Stadium for the final dress rehearsal ahead of opening night, Thursday Feb. 4, 2010.

Middlesex County Volunteers from Massachusetts rehearse for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. More than 1500 performers from Australia, The United Kingdom, Russia, China, The United States, Norway, Switzerland and more marched onto the Sydney Football Stadium for the final dress rehearsal ahead of opening night, Thursday Feb. 4, 2010.

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind. asks a question of President Barack Obama during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., listens to President Barack Obama, right, during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Kobe Bryant #24 the Los Angeles Lakers beats Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Boston Celtics to a loose ball in the second half at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics reacts to an official's call during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics dives to keep the ball in bounds against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Paul Pierce #34 and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics react to an official's call against Pierce in the closing moments during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Kobe Bryant #24 the Los Angeles Lakers attempts to block a shot by Ray Allen #24 of the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers won 90-89.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Members of the Boston Celtics bench watch the closing minutes of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics lost 90-89.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Ron Artest #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives toward the basket against the defense of Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers won 90-89.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Kobe Bryant #24 the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during the closing minutes of a game against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers won 90-89.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Kobe Bryant #24 the Los Angeles Lakers scores a basket against Ray Allen #20 and Glen Davis #11 of the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers won 90-89.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Rasheed Wallace #30 of the Boston Celtics has words with an official during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics lost 90-89.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the defense of Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics in the second half at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers won 90-89.

BOSTON - JANUARY 31: Andrew Bynum #17 the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during a game against the Boston Celtics to a loose ball in the second half at the TD Garden on January 31, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts.