Democrats race to shore up House races in closing weeks
Democratic operatives report a tightening nation wide fight as the party pours funds into roughly two dozen tight contests while trimming ads in others. The strategy aims to defend incumbents and salvage key open seats as Republicans push to win control of the House.
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Mississippi governor’s travel sparks home debate over duties
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, possible 2012 presidential candidate, was out of state for parts of 48 days in July September and 145 days in the budget year, drawing criticism from a Democratic lawmaker over state duties while he promotes economic projects and campaigns for national candidates. Barbour defends his travel as essential to government and recovery efforts.
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Okla
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Oklahoma
Kentucky
U.S. Senate
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Manchester
N.H
Portland
Maine
Paul LePage
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Mississippi State University
Wiseman
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Washington
Reid campaign trims name as Nevada race tightens
Rory Reid, son of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, omits his surname and teams with Bill Clinton to challenge Brian Sandoval. Polls show him trailing. bumper stickers mock the Reid name as the race heats with debates ahead.
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Arkansas Senator Hints at Extending Bush Tax Cuts
Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln, one of the most vulnerable incumbents, said she may back extending Bush era tax cuts beyond the middle class to include those earning up to one million dollars a year. She urged a budget funded compromise while her opponent John Boozman pushes full extensions for all taxpayers. Lincoln criticized fear campaigns ahead of the election.
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