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Friend or Foe, U.S. Chamber Plays Both Roles for Democrats

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has become a very polarizing group — within the Democratic Party. While some Democrats this week seized on a study, initiated by the liberal blog Think Progress, that alleged the Chamber of Commerce is using foreign money for its political efforts, others were thrilled to highlight the chamber’s support. “Bennet Campaign Calls On…

2010 Senate Overview (October 8, 2010)

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NFL Asks Feingold to Remove Clip from New Ad

Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold's (D) new television ad chastises his opponents for dancing in the end zone, but has gotten him into trouble with the National Football League. One clip had then-Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss acting like he was mooning the crowd at Lambeau Field.  “We did not license the footage and have contacted the Senator's campaign…

Scenario #3: A GOP Tsunami Crashes Over Congress

One month before Election Day and this much is clear: Democrats will take a pounding when frustrated (and in some cases unemployed) voters go to the polls. Public opinion polls show a majority of Americans are unhappy with the present course of the country and are impatient for a reversal in the economy’s long, downward slide. The question…

Scenario #2: Democrats Lose House, Cling to Senate

One month before Election Day and this much is clear: Democrats will take a pounding when frustrated (and in some cases unemployed) voters go to the polls. Public opinion polls show a majority of Americans are unhappy with the present course of the country and are impatient for a reversal in the economy’s long, downward slide. The question…

Scenario #1: Base Turns Out Late, Saves Democrats

One month before Election Day and this much is clear: Democrats will take a pounding when frustrated (and in some cases unemployed) voters go to the polls. Public opinion polls show a majority of Americans are unhappy with the present course of the country and are impatient for a reversal in the economy’s long, downward slide. The question…

2010 Senate Overview (October 1, 2010)

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For Democrats, Senate Still a Possible Nightmare

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. Tea party activists did indeed do Democrats a huge favor in selecting Christine O’Donnell (R) to oppose…

DSCC Buying Time in Connecticut Senate Race

With polls showing the race tightening and Democratic Senate nominee Richard Blumenthal slipping to or under the 50% mark in his contest against Linda McMahon (R), the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is buying time in Connecticut, according to a reliable political source. Democrats once hoped that Attorney General Blumenthal’s initial popularity in such a blue state would allow…

Parties’ Opposition Research Efforts Fuel Late Ads

As voters are being bombarded with political attack ads in the lead-up to November, few likely realize that what appears as a fine-print citation in a 30-second television commercial is the result of months of opposition research and an orchestrated communication effort by parties and candidates. In a cycle where the environment heavily favors the GOP, Democrats are…

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