Political experts say early indications are that Republicans appear more energized than Democrats for this election year.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

"It was just a terrific countdown. The team was very energized going into this count."

VOA: standard.2010.02.08

The combination of energized Republicans and Tea Party activists, plus disappointed independent voters spells big political trouble for Democrats trying to hold control of Congress in the November elections.

VOA: standard.2010.03.16