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2010 Elections

2010 Elections News
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Statewide Races Could Tip House Contests

AP

The balance of power in the House of Representatives could well hinge on which party prevails in several hotly contested races for governor and Senate.

The Atlantic

Republican Candidate in Ohio Took Part in Nazi War Reenactments

Tom Diemer

Rich Iott, GOP candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio, says past participation in Nazi army World War II reenactments was purely historical and not in any way indicative of his political beliefs.

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Nikki Haley: How Is the National Phenomenon Playing in South Carolina?

Mary C. Curtis

The "Face of the New South" and Republican candidate for South Carolina governor is ahead in the polls, though recent news stories and nagging questions have tightened the race a bit.

Getty

Another Nevada Republican Comes Out for Harry Reid

Christopher Weber

For the second time in two days, a prominent Republican -- former Nevada First Lady Dema Guinn -- has announced support for the Democratic incumbent in the tight race against his GOP opponent, Sharron Angle.

Mel Evans, AP

Report: Democrats Planted New Jersey Tea Party Candidate

AP

A New Jersey Republican congressional candidate criticized his Democratic opponent Friday amid mounting evidence that Democratic officials planted a tea party candidate in the race to siphon off conservative votes.

Morry Gash, AP

Senate Candidate Ron Johnson Nets Savings by Using Prison Labor

AP

Records obtained by AP show the Wisconsin Republican who campaigns against government subsidies to business employs prison inmates at his factories whose health care costs are paid by the state. Democrats accuse him of hypocrisy.

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'Mormons Are a Cult,' He Says. Now Sharron Angle Has a Pastor Problem

David Gibson

Will disparaging comments about Mormons and Harry Reid made by her former minister hurt or help the Senate candidate with her conservative base?

Mark Wilson, Getty Images

Gallup: Likely Midterm Voters Favor Republicans and Conservatives

Bruce Drake

Voters who consider themselves conservatives, and those who say they're Republicans or GOP-leaning make up a majority of those who tell Gallup pollsters they're likely to vote this year.

Michael Dinneen, AP

At Alaska Senate Candidates Forum, Murkowski Defends Earmarks for State

AP

In their first meeting since Joe Miller beat her in the GOP primary, Sen. Lisa Murkowski challenges his rejection of "pork." She says federal aid to build infrastructure in the still-young state is vital.

Eric Paul Zamora, Getty Images

Brown Campaign Apologizes After Aide Calls Whitman a 'Whore'

Tom Diemer

An aide to the Democratic candidate for California governor insulted Jerry Brown's Republican opponent during a private conversation that was caught on tape, suggesting that Meg Whitman would sell out to special interests.

AP

Ohio Governor Candidates Clash on Taxes, Spending

AP

In the final debate of their tightening race, Gov. Ted Strickland blames the Bush administration and Wall Street for the recession, while GOP challenger John Kasich faults big government, high taxes and too much government regulation.

Jacquelyn Martin, AP

Mitt Romney Courts Idaho Mormons to Help GOP Governor Clinch Race

Michael Ames

After a poll showed Mormons drifting to Democratic challenger Keith Allred, Mitt Romney and his religion landed smack in the middle of a tightening race for Idaho governor.

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