eighth time in this political season that a far right of center beat out the favorite for a gop nomination. we ll look at all the big races in seven states tonight and the district of columbia and what s at stake. also, there s a great political battle brewing over taxes. my question. who wins if congress fails to stop this tax hike if nothing gets done, who wins then? who wins if the tax cuts are extended for all of us. and harry reid exchanges tweets with lady gaga. he says he ll try to get a vote this week on ending don t ask, don t tell. could this be about the election? why not just get rid of it period. we ll be back at midnight tonight with a special primary night edition of hardball to