GOP eyeing crossover Democrats for a tighter Congress
The Republican party sees a chance to recruit Democrats who switch sides after November elections. A 50 50 Senate tie would keep Democrats in charge, while a GOP majority hinges on gains to tip control. Nine postwar House party switches show potential, with four to six targets named on the GOP list.
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Gingrich tightens grip on own seat in Georgia race
In Roswell Georgia Newt Gingrich canceled last two out of state trips and campaigned for his own House seat amid a tightening race with Democrat Ben Jones. Jones called the shifts a sign of momentum as a Jones poll narrowed the gap to six points and Gingrich faced a surge of ads and mailers.
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