It was as bad an election year for Republicans as it was good for Democrats. In addition to their defeats in Granite State races, Republicans lost majorities in both houses of Congress for the first time in over a decade, with a number of incumbents being caught up in what some called a "perfect storm." Two of those incumbents were New Hampshire congressmen Jeb Bradley and Charles Bass, who lost their seats in Congress to Democratic political newcomers. These defeats have sparked discussion among national and New Hampshire Republicans as to what caused the losses and what may be in store for the GOP as it looks ahead.
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