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Ky.'s McConnell touts seniority on campaign trail
Associated Press Ky.'s McConnell touts seniority on campaign trail By BRUCE SCHREINER 10.16.08, 6:18 PM ET PAINTSVILLE, Ky. - Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday that Kentucky voters would make a terrible trade if they replaced him with a Democrat lacking the clout to deliver huge ...
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McConnell: I’ll Bring Home The Pork
Matthew Yglesias — ... This argument sometimes works (see Tim Johnson in 2002) but it’s a real desperation strategy, something incumbent Senators only break out because they fear they’re in imminent danger of losing and don’t have much to say on their own behalf: ...

McConnell Promises More Pork Despite McCain Threats
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... Well, Senator Mitch McConnell, currently the minority leader of the current Senate, doesn't seem to be all that concerned with what John McCain has to say about pork-barrel spending: ...

McConnell Promises More Pork Despite McCain Threats
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Well, Senator Mitch McConnell, currently the minority leader of the current Senate, doesn't seem to be all that concerned with what John McCain has to say about pork-barrel spending: ...

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