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Illinois: Kirk, Seals Post Big Cash Hauls in Quarter

October 6, 2008

North Shore Rep. Mark Kirk (R) raised more than $850,000 during this year’s third fundraising quarter, while his opponent, marketing consultant Dan Seals (D), brought in more than $700,000.

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Colorado: GOPer With 2 Famous Names Is Backing Udall

October 6, 2008

Rep. Mark Udall (D) has picked up the support of another Republican in his battle for an open Senate seat. This time it’s self-described “proud Republican” Karen Allard Campbell, who has opted for Udall over GOP Senate nominee Bob Schaffer.

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Minnesota: DCCC Poll Has Madia With 5-Point Advantage

October 6, 2008

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a poll Monday showing its candidate with a 5-point lead over the Republican in the open-seat 3rd district race.

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Kentucky: World War II Vet Slams McConnell in TV Ad

October 6, 2008

After World War II veteran Adolfo Peña came out last week to denounce Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) for misusing his words in a recent television ad, wealthy health care executive Bruce Lunsford (D) released a commercial of his own on Monday that features the former Navy serviceman.

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New Mexico: Sportsmen Like Teague, but NRA Backs Tinsley

October 6, 2008

Former Lea County Commissioner and wealthy businessman Harry Teague (D), hoping to capitalize on a favorable political environment for Democrats in his bid for the Republican-leaning 2nd district, has been endorsed by the American Hunters and Shooters Association.

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Maine: Allen Closing the Gap in New DSCC Survey

October 6, 2008

Rep. Tom Allen (D) was trailing Sen. Susan Collins (R) by single digits in a poll paid for by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

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New Hampshire: GOP Ad Uses Financial Crisis to Frighten Voters

October 6, 2008

Capitalizing on voters’ financial fears, the National Republican Senatorial Committee put up an advertisement critical of former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) economic record in office. Shaheen has maintained a small lead in recent weeks over Sen. John Sununu (R), who defeated her in the 2002 race.

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Kansas: Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jenkins in 2nd

October 6, 2008

State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins (R), looking to oust freshman Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) in the conservative-leaning 2nd district, has been endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Pennsylvania: Emanuel Stumps for Dahlkemper Campaign

October 6, 2008

Businesswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D) had a friend in Pennsylvania this week: House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) stopped by Erie to endorse and campaign for the Democrat.

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California: Brown Ad on Economy Features GOP Couple

October 6, 2008

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Charlie Brown (D), gunning for an upset in the solidly conservative 4th district, is on the air with a television ad on the economy that features a Republican married couple vouching for Brown’s economic plan.

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Nation: NFIB Ads Hit Franken, Allen on Unionizing Bill

October 6, 2008

The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ SAFE Trust political action committee has purchased more than $1 million in advertisements in the Maine and Minnesota Senate races.