Democrats’ Hopes High in Senate RacesA string of political setbacks has damaged Republicans’ hopes of regaining the Senate majority next year and increased the likelihood Democrats might expand their razor-thin margin. The 2008 campaign appears increasingly unpleasant for Republicans a year after unexpected defeats cost them control. Among the factors are GOP retirements in toss-up states, voters’ distress over the Iraq war and a handful of scandals. |
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