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2010 Elections

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Stew Milne, AP

Obama Yet to Endorse Democrat in Rhode Island Governor's Race

Tom Diemer

Lincoln Chafee, independent candidate for governor of Rhode Island, hasn't been endorsed by President Obama. But as of yet, neither has his Democratic opponent Frank Caprio.

Latest Roundup of Polls on Senate and Governor Races

Bruce Drake

Here is our latest survey of Senate and governors races around the country. There are updates for California, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Check back here for more updates throughout the day.

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Jason DeCrow, AP

Obama to Appear on 'The Daily Show' in Effort to Court Youth Vote

Alex Wagner

The timing of the president's appearance on the program hosted by Jon Stewart is intended to boost midterm election enthusiasm among young voters -- who were a key part of Obama's base in 2008.

Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty Images

Democrats Face Voter 'Hurricane' as Election Day Nears

Bruce Drake

Republicans appear to be on their way to winning significantly more seats than the 39 they need to take control of the House, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.

Scott Sady, AP

Palin Endorses West Virginia's John Raese -- for Pennsylvania Senate Seat

Tom Diemer

Sarah Palin needs to learn her Lower 48. She sends out a Twitter message backing Republican John Raese for the Senate in Pennsylvania. But Raese is running next door in West Virginia.

Steven Senne, AP

Barney Frank, in Fight of His Life, Loans Own Campaign $200,000

Tom Diemer

Frank, the Democratic chairman of the House banking committee, finds himself in a tough re-election battle in a Massachusetts district he usually wins with ease.

Ted S. Warren, AP

Pelosi's Approval Rating at New Low Since Becoming Speaker

Tom Kavanagh

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's favorable rating has fallen to 29 percent, down seven points from May, according to a new Gallup poll.

Brian Kersey, Getty Images

Kirk, Giannoulias Spar in Illinois Senate Debate, but No Knockout Blows

Lynn Sweet

In a main event heavy on character attacks, Democrat Alexi Giannoulias tries to link his opponent to Karl Rove, while Republican Mark Kirk accuses Giannoulias of refusing to own up to his mistakes.

Andy Morrison, Pool / AP

Strickland Versus Kasich in Ohio -- the Ultimate Test Market for 2012

Walter Shapiro

Will Ohio Democratic Governor Ted Strickland pay the price for 400,000 vanished jobs on his watch? Or is Ohio a model for how Democrats can transcend the job-loss issue?

Joe Raedle / Getty Images

Florida's Charlie Crist Tries to Distance Himself From President Obama

AP

At a Senate candidates' debate, the Republican-turned-independent criticizes the president after months of reaching out to Democrats. Republican Marco Rubio rejects the extremist tag his opponents are trying to stick on him.

J. Scott Applewhite, AP

Obama Continues Outreach With Message to Black Newspapers

Mary C. Curtis

He urges journalists to tell readers about the administration's accomplishments and to ignore "a bunch of TV ads" that attack his policies with sound bites.

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Univision Refuses to Air Ad Urging Hispanics Not to Vote

Christopher Weber

A conservative Hispanic group hoping to get Latinos to stay home on Election Day won't be getting its message out on the Spanish-language network.

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