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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

McCain Appears Primed to Turn Aside Primary Challenge

Incumbents haven't been safe all season, especially from attacks within their own party, but Sen. John McCain appears poised to buck that trend. McCain faces a hard-right challenge from former Rep. J.D. Hayworth in today's Republican primary in Arizona. McCain has spent a ton of money in hopes of securing his party's nomination. Read More

Boswell Benefits From Republican's Travails

Iowa Republicans have sunk a lot of time and resources into defeating longtime Democratic Rep. Leonard Boswell, and with winds at the GOP's back, this could be the year it pays off. But state Sen. Brad Zaun wasn't Republicans' top choice, and after having trouble harnessing national and state momentum in his district, he has suffered a few costly stumbles. Read More

DCCC Criticizes Cantor Over 'Scandal Plagued Candidates'

Despite the fact that Florida state Rep. David Rivera (R) has repeatedly denied that he is the same David Rivera who was involved in a 1994 domestic violence case that has become a late issue in his 25th District primary, Democrats are using the incident to blast the GOP House leaders who have championed Rivera's campaign. Read More

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Why celebrities visit the Hill

In a typical Congressional workweek, three or four celebrities will visit Capitol Hill. Roll Call's resident gossip columnist explains why they make the trip.

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