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Where can you get up to speed on this cycle's Senate, House and gubernatorial races -- and have fun while you're at it?

The Fix's "Midterm Rap Session" is tomorrow! Felicia Sonmez 2010

But with Sunday's debate and both candidates 'new ads, it looks as though it's on track to be one of this cycle's most acrimonious.

Democratic National Committee transfers total $20 million Chris Cillizza 2010

Most importantly, however, when they would next see one of the election cycle's most dynamic and controversial figures on the political stage?

Harry Reid Election Results Spur Questions About Sharron Angle's Political Future The Huffington Post News Team 2010

Both Taylor's and Manchin's comments highlight a larger trend in this cycle's races: Why has the "leadership vote" question been such a prominent one in 2010?

Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and the leadership vote argument Felicia Sonmez 2010

Even though Bloody Eyeball kinda hinted at it last episode, it came as no surprise that Bianca ended up being the cycle's first "I'm not here to make friends" (OK, "I don't wanna be here to make friendships") girl.

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Most importantly, however, when they would next see one of the election cycle's most dynamic and controversial figures on the political stage?

Harry Reid Election Results Spur Questions About Sharron Angle's Political Future The Huffington Post News Team 2010

After staking his political reputation on just this kind of inflammatory rhetoric, the wielding of a blunt instrument and a veiled threat seem like the perfect end to the candidacy of one of the election cycle's most bizarre characters.

Carl Paladino Concedes, Brandishes Bat, Tells Cuomo He Risks 'Having It Wielded Against' Him (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

Look through past cycle's power rankings by clicking the corresponding number at the top of the page.

NFL power rankings: Colts top the field in post-draft analysis 2010

Most importantly, however, when they would next see one of the election cycle's most dynamic and controversial figures on the political stage?

Harry Reid Election Results Spur Questions About Sharron Angle's Political Future The Huffington Post News Team 2010

With outside groups included, this election cycle's cost could hit $4 billion, reports Dan Eggen: There are three general tides of money swamping this year's elections, according to CRP's data: House and Senate candidates, who have reported raising $1.7 billion; the political parties, with about $1.1 billion; and outside interest groups, which have raised at least $400 million.

Wonkbook: 57% worry about mortgage; midterm might cost $4 billion; to triangulate or not to triangulate? Ezra Klein 2010