The Republicans entered the election with a slight majority, and emerged with one even more slim -- the smallest since the GOP had a 10-seat margin in 1952.

CNN: Inside The Machine

And yet, polls continue to show that the public favors the Congressional GOP over the Democrats by a significant margin.

FORBES: We Are All Democrats Now

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney won the GOP caucuses in Nevada Saturday by a wide margin, his third early contest victory.

NPR: Romney Wins GOP Caucuses in Nevada