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As we prepare to see the House change party control for only the 11th time since 1900 (six times from Democrat to Republican, five in the opposite direction) and the Senate currently split 50-50 for just the third time since direct election of senators began in 1914, it’s interesting to consider who faces the greatest challenge in the coming year: House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, or Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Each is in unique situations and none are particularly easy.