But the idea that Mr. Rehberg is some kind of maverick is as false as his Pelosi-like claims about seniors and Medicare.

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What's the point of electing Republicans like Mr. Rehberg if they're going to vote like Democrats and block reform in the 113th Congress?

WSJ: Review & Outlook: What Good Is a GOP Senate?

Those votes led to the closest election in four decades of politics for Baucus, a narrow victory in a bitter campaign against Republican Denny Rehberg.

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In Montana the challenger, Denny Rehberg, is slightly ahead of Jon Tester, who squeaked into office in the Democratic wave of 2006 by 3, 562 votes.

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Mr. Rehberg is well-known in the state as Montana's at-large House Member and in the most recent poll, from Rasmussen, he is ahead of Mr. Tester 49% to 47%.

WSJ: Review & Outlook: What Good Is a GOP Senate?

Some conservatives point out that along with Akin and Mourdock, many mainstream candidates lost, too, like Rep. Denny Rehberg of Montana, Rep. Rick Berg of North Dakota and former Rep. Heather Wilson of New Mexico.

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