Reid Decides To Spend Election Night In Washington

Sen. Min. Leader Harry Reid and his entourage of aides will spend election night in Washington. instead of in Las Vegas, NV, an aide to Reid confirmed yesterday.

Reid planned to spend the evening at a Democratic victory celebration in his home state, but decided early this week that he could better monitor returns and conduct television interviews from Washington.

A Democratic leadership aide insists that Reid's location change should not be read as a sign that he believes Democrats will retake control of the Senate.

In fact, Reid's staff is planning for the next session under the assumption that Democrats will pick up four seats to hold 49. Privately, they're hopeful that Dems could win one, or two of the Big Three -- VA, TN or MO -- but they are not confident about those races yet, and probably won't be until they have reason to be on Nov. 7.

Outgoing Maj. Leader Bill Frist plans to spend his election night in Chattanooga, TN. [MARC AMBINDER]