But still, both gentlemen can raise a whole lot of money and that's what perennially endangered Clay Shaw in Florida hopes the vice president does for him.

NPR: President to Ask for Line-Item Veto

Other Republicans getting rid of their Foley money include Heather Wilson on New Mexico, Deborah Pryce of Ohio and Clay Shaw of Florida -all among the House incumbents viewed as most vulnerable in the midterm elections five weeks from today.

NPR: With Election Looming, GOP Distracted by Foley

Key races where Democrats gained seats included Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, where 12-term Republican Rep. Nancy Johnson lost, and Florida's 22nd Congressional District, where 25-year veteran Rep. Clay Shaw lost.

CNN: Democrats to take control of House, CNN projects