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Play of the Day: Money In Politics is Last Night's Big Winner

As some races await their final calls, the real winner of the midterm elections is already clear. It's about $3.7 billion.

While the Republicans are celebrating their takeover of the Senate, it might be a good time to reflect on the real winners and losers of this election cycle. In the winners column are a host ofSuper PACs, dark money donors and more than 3.7 billion dollar bills. In the losers column are ideas — any semblance of real leadership.

Plus: An inside look at Mitch McConnell's post-election dance party. Scott Brown may be filing for residency in Maine next. And Cory Booker might be the only charismatic black Democrat who is smiling after last night's results.

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