Democrats Elevate Rival Candidates in Tight House Races
In a bid to preserve a House majority, Democratic leaders shift money toward winnable races and back centrists who opposed major measures like health care reform and climate rules. The DCCC funds 59 districts with TV ads while Republicans push into 82 races with outside money. critics say loyalty is traded for political advantage as lawmakers defend or distance themselves from Pelosi.
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Steve Driehaus
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
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Florida
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Colorado
Steve Kagen
Wisconsin
Barack Obama
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New York
Bobby Bright
Alabama
Travis Childers
Mississippi
Larry Kissell
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Jim Marshall
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Maryland
Zack Space
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin
South Dakota
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Texas
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DCCC
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Perriello
Robert Hurt
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ActBlue
Tea party movement still stewing in 2010 election
A state by state AP analysis shows more than 70 tea party favored candidates on Nov. 2 ballots and nearly three dozen in competitive House races. Candidates range from newcomers to incumbents like Michele Bachmann, with backers across Hawaii to Arizona and beyond.
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Bob Bennett
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Marco Rubio
Nevada
Sharron Angle
Senate fund edge tests amid heavy campaign fundraising
Democrats report record $27 million in the quarter and $25.6 million on hand, leading GOP rivals as Republican outside groups pour in money. House Democrats hold $41.6 million, while NRCC trails. Illinois Kirk leads Giannoulias. Reid and Angle vie closely. Boxer and Feingold outperform challengers in cash on hand.
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Harry Reid
Sharron Angle
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Barbara Boxer
California
Russ Feingold
Wisconsin
Boxer
Carly Fiorina
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Feingold
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