In an interview with The Hill, Chuck Schumer was feeling bullish about the chances for Senate Democrats this November — so optimistic that he was considering an unprecedented third term as head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2010 elections, coinciding with his own re-election campaign.

Schumer also tried to minimize any expectations about winning 60 seats for a filibuster-proof majority, but played up what the benefits of any significant gains would be. "Here's what I think: We get 55, 56, 57, 58, you will pick up enough Republicans on any single issue," Schumer said, adding that, "Yeah, you'd have to make certain compromises, but not give away the store."