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Bill Clinton's Mission To Save The Democratic Senate (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Bill Clinton's Mission To Save The Senate For Dems
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Election day could be a nightmare for Democrats -- they've known as much for a while. The party, looking quite likely to cede majority control of the House to Republicans, did its best to deploy all of its biggest weapons to help administer last-minute aid to key races around the nation.

Former President Bill Clinton has been a vital tool for Democrats, who are hoping that his last-minute campaign efforts can turn the tides in some close House races, but perhaps more importantly, safeguard majority control of the Senate.

In an election cycle where the presence of the genuine face of the party, President Barack Obama, is often similar to using a double-edged sword where the precision of a scalpel is needed, Clinton's position as the former charismatic leader of the country during more prosperous times is crucial.

Across the nation, the former president has drawn huge crowds and cash for Senate candidates who are tasked with maintaining their party's control over at least one chamber of Congress.

Take a look at his campaigning efforts and vote for which has been the most effective:

Bill Clinton On The Campaign Trail: Stumping For The Senate
Blanche Lincoln, Arkansas(01 of14)
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Clinton's decision to get his boots on the ground for Lincoln was not a new one, as his support for her earlier this year helped the Senator fend off a strong primary challenge from Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter. In October, with Lincoln getting crushed by Republican John Boozman, Clinton again lent a hand to Lincoln in an attempt to build some much needed momentum.
Michael Bennet, Colorado(02 of14)
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Despite an earlier snub by Clinton, who endorsed Bennet's Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff in the primary, the former president traveled to Denver in October to help him in his battle against the Tea Party-backed Ken Buck.
Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut(03 of14)
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Bill Clinton made a trip to New Haven in September to help rally support for Blumenthal in his tough fight against billionaire former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.
Kendrick Meek, Florida(04 of14)
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Kendrick Meek got a much needed double assist from Clinton in October, as the former President headlined back-to-back rallies for the Democratic candidate who faces strong challenges from both Tea Party-backed Marco Rubio, as well as Independent candidate Charlie Crist.
Mike Thurmond, Georgia(05 of14)
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Bill Clinton gave his moneymaking power to a $1000-a-head Atlanta fundraiser for Mike Thurmond in September.
Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois(06 of14)
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Clinton appeared at a "get out the vote" event and encouraged voters to cast early ballots for Giannoulias, who is facing Republican Mark Kirk.
Jack Conway, Kentucky(07 of14)
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The former president gave a much needed boost to Jack Conway's campaign against Tea Party-backed Rand Paul earlier in October. Clinton appeared again with Conway on Monday night.
Barbara Mikulski, Maryland(08 of14)
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Despite holding a powerful fundraising advantage, as well as a lead in the polls, Clinton traveled to Maryland in October to add a little extra star power to an event for Sen. Mikulski.
Harry Reid, Nevada(09 of14)
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In one of the most contentious and important races of the cycle, Clinton sought to bolster support for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over Tea Party-backed challenger Sharron Angle at an October rally.
Kirsten Gillibrand, New York(10 of14)
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Bill Clinton helped Gillibrand hold Hillary's former Senate seat earlier this year when he endorsed her over her primary challenger, Harold Ford. Clinton doubled down on that support later in October when he appeared at a New York fundraiser for her campaign.
Lee Fisher, Ohio(11 of14)
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Clinton stumped for Fisher in September in an effort to help the Lieutenant Governor in his battle against former Bush official Rob Portman.
Joe Sestak, Pennsylvania(12 of14)
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Clinton lent his voice to the Sestak campaign in August, just a few months after a political firestorm about a potentially questionable discussion between the former president and Sestak about getting an administration position in exchange for dropping out of the then-competitive primary race against Sen. Arlen Specter.
Patty Murray, Washington(13 of14)
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Clinton jetted off to Everett, Wash., in October to help fire up Democratic voters in Sen. Murray's contest against Republican Dino Rossi.
Joe Manchin, West Virginia(14 of14)
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President Clinton swung by Morgantown, West Virginia, in the midst of a whirlwind campaign tour in October to drum up support in order to get Joe Manchin out of the Governor's mansion and into Washington.

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