How many Senate seats would Republicans need to pick up in order to take over the majority if former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney wins the presidency? And how many Republican pickups are possible? Or likely?

At minimum, a three-seat pickup would be necessary for the GOP to take control. Add one more if Obama wins, because the vice president casts the tie-breaking vote. Depending on which prognosticator you favor today, a six- or seven-seat pickup is possible, and a three- or four-seat gain is likely.

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