Which of the following best assesses the impact of the 2010 midterm elections?

A) Democrats held their own.
B) Republicans won mightily.
C) A lackluster turn-out failed to create change.
D) Voters rewarded experience and punished novices.

2010 Midterm Elections

United States elections held in November 2010 during President Barack Obama's first term, resulting in significant gains for the Republican Party in Congress.

Republicans Won

This phrase typically refers to instances where the Republican Party, one of the two major political parties in the United States, has achieved victory in elections, whether they are presidential, congressional, or local races.

Lackluster Turn-Out

A situation where fewer people than expected participate in an event, vote in an election, or engage in a particular activity.