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Dems hope for 'Magic 60′ in Senate dim

 
(CNN) – Updated – Democratic eyes are on four crucial Senate races in their increasingly uphill battle to reach a filibuster-proof Senate majority of 60 seats. At this point, the Democrats must win seats in Alaska — where Republican Ted Stevens is running for re-election after being convicted on seven federal corruption charges last month [...] (link)

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