Sherrod Brown

Trade has long been the pet issue for Ohio's Sherrod Brown (D), who now has a more visible platform from which to trumpet his views since his election to the Senate.

Ben Cardin

Though Ben Cardin, D-Md., is respected for his serious-minded demeanor, some Democrats worried that he was perhaps too quiet to break through what was expected to be a down-and-dirty contest.

Bob Casey Jr.

Bob Casey Jr.'s campaign last fall was successful in part because he was steady and measured in tone. But in the Senate, the Pennsylvania Democrat is learning that such qualities are a mixed blessing.

Bob Corker

The only Republican freshman, Tennessee's Bob Corker discussed the Iraq war, earmarks and what it's like to be one of the most junior members of the club.

Amy Klobuchar

In her bid to become the first woman from Minnesota elected to the Senate, Amy Klobuchar (D) attempted to balance her tough-on-crime reputation with a more personal image of "Minnesota nice."

Claire McCaskill

Make no mistake, Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill is an auditor at heart, and she's putting her accounting skills to use as a member of the country's most exclusive club.

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is not your typical U.S. senator. He sat down to discuss the treatment of Iraq war veterans, the perils of corporate media ownership and his dissatisfaction with the president's budget.

Jon Tester

Jon Tester, D-Mont., discussed the importance of transparency, the federal government's role in improving education and the best way to foster family farms.

Jim Webb

In November, Virginians cast their lot with the one-time Republican Navy secretary and decorated Vietnam veteran, whose message that the Iraq war was misguided may have added authority.

Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse (D) won a tight race in Rhode Island and has landed positions on several key committees, including Intelligence, Budget and Environment and Public Works.