Because we're only one week into 2010 and the LA Times has already published the same piece twice.

From Jan. 1, Times' speculative headline [emphasis added]:

GOP poised for comeback in midterm elections: Republicans could have a big year, but they need to win 40 House and 11 Senate seats to regain control of Congress. That's a tall order.

From Jan. 5, Times' speculative headline:

Swing states may be on the move: The voter sentiments that put Democrats on top in 2008 could turn against the party in November's midterm. Obama's proposals for healthcare, the economy and immigration could deepen divisions.

Will Republican do well in Congressional races and pick up seats this year? History says it's a virtual lock, since the party out of power almost always succeeds during a new president's first mid-term election cycle. (i.e. The GOP got clobbered during Reagan's first election cycle.) Which means the possibility of the GOP doing well in November isn't exactly breaking news.

But more importantly, is the Times simply going to report that story ad nauseam all year long?