Politics: Afternoon Edition: Democrats are resigned to significant losses

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 HEADLINES Interactive | Campaign 2010 Everything you need to know about the 2010 elections. 1) Whitman's maid: She knew I was an illegal immigrant Whitman denies the accusation and claims that, as soon as she found out, she fired Nicky Diaz. » Read full article 2) Breaking down the 2010 ad war Ad spending by the NRCC and the DCCC provides our best window yet into what each side views as its biggest opportunities and vulnerabilities. » Read full article 3) O'Donnell speaks on Oxford flap Christine O'Donnell says she did not create the LinkedIn profile that lists her as having graduated from Oxford. » Read full article 4) ACORN 'pimp' tries to prank CNN Conservative activist James O'Keefe attempted to seduce CNN reporter Abbie Boudreau. » Read full article 5) Beck at odds with Fox News staff It's worth looking at what Glenn Beck says when he actually talks to a reporter. » Read full article 6) Why DeMint is bad for business If you hope Republicans will bring the change Washington needs, be careful what you wish for. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY An unidentified "constituent", featured in an ad by Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-La.) that attacks Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) over his involvement in the "DC Madam" scandal: "If you're writin' the laws you should abide by the laws. And if you break the law then you should suffer the consquences as a regular citizen." COMMENT OF THE DAY Miss_Fedelm on 'Breaking news: Beck speaks!': "I've been expecting a showdown between Beck and Fox for some time now. " MULTIMEDIA Video | The Fast Fix with Chris Cillizza Video | The Fast Fix The Post's Chris Cillizza is breaking down the political news of the day -- one 60-second video at a time. Do you have a question for Chris? Send it to chris.cillizza@wpost.com. SEND US A TIP | ADVERTISE | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY POLICY | NEWSLETTER CENTER Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071