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Friday, October 01, 2010

Vulnerables Keep Space From Pelosi on Stump

Speaker Nancy Pelosi isn't likely to get many invitations from vulnerable House Democrats to visit their districts between now and Nov. 2. Nearly a dozen Members in tough re-election fights who were interviewed this week said they are better off keeping their distance from the California Democrat. Read More

McMahon Video Contradicts Lobbying Record

In a Senate contest already marked by allegations of dishonesty, footage surfaced in Connecticut this week in which surging GOP hopeful Linda McMahon incorrectly described her connection to Congressional lobbyists. Read More

Poll: Ayotte Widens Lead in NH Senate Contest

Kelly Ayotte is showing no ill effects from her bitter GOP primary earlier in the month. Read More

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If Voters Choose Divided Power, What Then?

By Morton Kondracke

Signs indicate that an angry electorate is going to follow the dictum of legendary screen siren Mae West: "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I have not tried before." The arrangement Americans haven't tried lately -- and which sort of worked when we did -- had a Democrat in the White House and Republicans in control of Congress. Read more

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