10 things you need to know today: November 4, 2014

Americans head to the polls.
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1. Democrats brace for tough midterm results

As millions of Americans head to the polls for election day, most observers are expecting to see significant GOP gains in both the House and Senate. The Republicans have the wind to their backs thanks to the combination of an unpopular incumbent president, a favorable electoral map, and a host of issues that seemed to break their way. Republicans, who already control the House of Representatives, are also anticipating picking up more seats there thanks to the wave of anti-President Obama sentiment.

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Laura Colarusso is a freelance journalist based in Boston. She has previously written for Newsweek, The Boston Globe, the Washington Monthly and The Daily Beast.