The Nigh Seen Creeder

We all know that the Republican Party took a big one on the chin, nationally last week. What you may not know - thanks mainstream media - is that the GOP had more than a few important state-level victories on the 4th of November. Thanks to GOPAC for telling us 'bout 'em (please pay particular attention to the two "Yes We Can!" victories I've highlighted):

Arizona
Republicans increased their majorities in both legislative chambers. Two seats were gained in the State Senate and one seat in the House.

Arkansas
Republicans gained four seats in the State House.

Georgia
The State Senate and House were able to remain the majority with both chambers keeping double-digit leads over Democrats.

Idaho
Republicans were able to increase their majority in the House by picking up two seats in the House and Senate.

Indiana
Governor Mitch Daniels was re-elected Governor with a 17.8% margin of victory.

North Carolina
Pearl Burris Floyd became the first black female to be elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Missouri
Republicans picked up three seats in the State Senate to increase their majority.

Montana
Republicans gained control of the State Senate and will now hold a 27-23 majority.

North Dakota
Republicans maintained majorities in both the State Senate, 25-21, and House, 58-36. State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt also won re-election.

Ohio
Republicans were able to hold their majority in the State Senate with a 9 seat advantage.

Oklahoma
For the first time in the state's history, Republicans now control the State Senate. Republicans also made gains in the House by increasing their majority with another 5 seats.

Pennsylvania
Voters in the Keystone state re-elected Attorney General Tom Corbett and Republicans increased their lead in the State Senate to 30-20.

South Carolina
Tim Scott will take his historic seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives. After defeating two other candidates to win the nomination, Scott becomes the first black Republican to be elected to the house since Reconstruction.

South Dakota
Republicans maintained majorities in both the State Senate, 19-15, and House, 46-24.

Tennessee
For the first time since 1869, Republicans now control both the State Senate and House.

Texas
Commissioner Michael Williams won re-election statewide as Chairman of the Railroad Commission, while both the State House and Senate Republicans held their majorities.

Vermont
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie was re-elected for the third time.

Washington State
Attorney General Rob McKenna was re-elected in the face of a strong Democratic tide.

Wisconsin
The Republican State House preserved their majority of plus five.