Monthly Archives: October 2010
West Virginia Senate: Palins to Campaign for Raese
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin “will join rocker Ted Nugent in Charleston, West Virginia Saturday to headline a campaign rally for Republican businessman John Raese,” The Hill reports. The Republican’s campaign announced late Friday that Palin and husband Todd will … Continue reading
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California Senate: Boxer Maintains Lead in Latest Field Poll
A new poll “shows Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer leading Republican challenger Carly Fiorina as Election Day draws near,” the AP reports. The Field Poll released Friday found 49 percent of likely voters supporting Boxer, compared with 41 percent for Fiorina. … Continue reading
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McConnell Not Anticipating Republican Majority
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) “says it will be what he calls a ‘real stretch’ to see Republicans take over the Senate,” the AP reports. During a question-and-answer session with reporters in Louisville on Friday, the Senate minority leader and … Continue reading
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Nevada Senate: Angle Holds Narrow Lead in Mason-Dixon Poll
The new “Mason-Dixon poll of the Nevada Senate race has Republican nominee Sharron Angle expanding her narrow lead against Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid,” Talking Points Memo reports. The numbers: Angle 49%, Reid 45%. The Real Clear Politics average for … Continue reading
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Florida Senate: Former President Clinton Denies Asking Meek to Quit
Former President Bill Clinton “says he didn’t ask Democratic candidate Kendrick Meek to drop out of the Florida Senate race, but says the two spoke about the race and its challenges,” the AP reports. Clinton issued a statement on Friday … Continue reading
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Congress in Your Pocket
