Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.

[Q]: When you accept membership in the Inner Circle, you will become an integral part in what is fast-proving to be an historical election year. The Republican party is looking at an unprecedented opportunity --in recent weeks, three liberal Democrat Senators have announced they will not seek re-election.
[A]: When you accept membership in the Inner Circle, you will become an integral part in what is proving to be a historical election year. Republicans have a huge opportunity, but Democrats have backed down from re-election.

[Q]: Highway 1 runs for 400 miles (643 km) south from San Francisco to L.A., along a coastline of often spectacular beauty.
[A]: Highway 1 runs along a coastline for 400 mi between San Francisco and L.A.

[Q]: "Reponses will run Thursday and be forwarded to Amtrak for a shot at the big prize, a one-month free pass on the MARC."
[A]:
Your response will be entered to win a one month free pass on the MARC.