GOP gains show late strength in House and Senate races
A 50 state AP survey finds Republicans with a cash edge fueling late strength for House races and several Senate campaigns. Democrats face tight races with nearly all regions, especially the South, and Republicans project gains while open seats stay competitive.
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1995 events shaped the 1996 presidential race
Washington report recalls how the spring of 1995 set a bend in the 1996 race as Republicans pressed a shutdown strategy, boosting Clinton while Dole faced internal squabbles and external pressure. It notes Gephardt and Bradley reconsidered challenges, and Dole's base efforts and funding shifts influenced the campaign trajectory.
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