Rise and Fall of Rand Paul in Presidential Run
Carroll, Washington bureau chief for Capital News Service, notes Rand Paul entered 2011 as a rising Senate star then faltered in 2016. He attributes the slide to timing, policy stance, and lack of match with Trump’s dominance, though praises Paul's seriousness and unique framing of issues.
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New Hampshire Hosts One Of Nine Key Senate Races
The race between Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Gov. Maggie Hassan highlights one of nine pivotal contests shaping control of the U.S. Senate in 2016. Analysts note turnout dynamics, with Trump’s candidacy potentially boosting Democratic voters and Ayotte counting on personal appeal to sway moderates. The article outlines other battles in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Florida, Colorado, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, all viewed as crucial to party control.
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