By Wednesday morning, after the election results are in, analysts will have a more complete picture of just how much the next Congress will be mired in gridlock.

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The timing gives governors, especially those jockeying to be seen as leaders of their respective parties, the chance to point to their stewardship of tight state budgets and policy agendas as Washington is mired in gridlock.

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