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Thursday, September 30, 2010

In W.Va., Senate Is Yet Another Seat to Sweat

Over the past week it has become increasingly clear that the West Virginia Senate race has become part of Democrats' firewall against a GOP takeover of the chamber. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has dropped half a million dollars into the state while the National Republican Senatorial Committee has spent $1.2 million. Read More

Cornyn Presses Colleagues to Fund NRSC

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) is breaking with his own policy and urging GOP Members to contribute to the committee, recognizing that money could make the difference in the races for a dozen Democratic-held seats that now qualify as legitimate pickup opportunities. Read More

A Vulnerable Boxer Brings California Together

California Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer have never been best friends. But in the weeks leading up to a tough re-election for Boxer, the two have put their sometimes competitive relationship aside to ensure the Golden State stays blue. Read More

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For Democrats, Senate Still a Possible Nightmare

By Stuart Rothenberg

Delaware's Republican primary may well have lulled Democrats into a sense of complacency about their ability to hold the Senate after November's elections. They would be wise to wake up if they want to avoid a nasty surprise on election night. Republicans are still headed for major Senate gains, and a 10-seat gain isn't impossible. Read more

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