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Down the ballot: McConnell's fight

 
KENTUCKY: The Los Angeles Times does the Kentucky Senate story, calling Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's fight for reelection "perhaps the biggest surprise of this year's campaign."  INDIANA: The Indy Star isn't a fan of the holding pattern in its contested gubernatorial race. "Voter turnout driven by the top of the ticket will affect Daniels and Long Thompson more than anything they say or do. The fate of the governor's race is probably set. Indiana voters have strong opinions about...( read more ) (link)

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