They have now failed to control the House in five straight elections.

For the most part between 1995 and 2007, the Republicans controlled both houses.

They have controlled the House for 54 of the last 58 years, he said, and the budget was balanced only eight times.

Earlier in the year, they dreamed of controlling the House for the first time since 1953.

Democratic leaders, who control both houses, say they are receptive.

And even though her party controlled both houses, she was not making friends in the Legislature.

He is not the behind-the-scenes power who controls the House.

Democrats would need a net gain of 18 seats to control the House.

This election is one of a handful that will decide who controls the House.

"We all want the Democrats to control the House," he said.