Several House Races Too Close to Call; Democratic Pickup at 14
With 91 percent of precincts reporting, Schauer led Walberg, 48 percent to 47 percent. A central Virginia race was also too close to call. Rep.
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House Democrats’ Tally Is 12 Seats and Counting
Michele Bachmann (R) has held on to her seat for yet another term in Congress by defeating her Democratic opponent, 47 percent to 43 percent.
Alaska’s GOP Houdinis May Escape
Smith and Merkley were long-entrenched in a fierce battle, and both had 47 percent support Wednesday, with the GOP incumbent narrowly topping his opponent in raw votes.
Obama Needs Help in Keeping Promise to Unify Country
Republicans were given up for dead in 1964, but they picked up 47 House seats in 1966 and regained the presidency in 1968, according to Vital Statistics of Congress 2008.
Freshmen to Face Tough Races in ’10
Jon Porter (R) 47 percent to 42 percent, with third-party candidates picking up about 10 percent of the vote.
Obama Coattails Prevail in N.C. and Va. Races
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who appeared to be increasingly endangered in recent weeks, beat businessman Bruce Lunsford (D) by a comfortable margin, 53 percent to 47 percent.
Democrats Gain in Michigan and Ohio
He was re-elected to a fifth term 54 percent to 46 percent, slightly up from his 53-47 victory in 2006. In the Peoria-based 18th district, 27-year-old state Rep.
Merkley Jumps to Early Lead Over Smith; 60 Seats Unlikely for Democrats
With 3,807 of 3,956 precincts in, Landrieu was defeating state Treasurer John Kennedy (R), 51 percent to 47 percent, according to the Louisiana secretary of State.
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New Chambliss 47% Martin 46% Research 2000 poll of 600 likely voters conducted Oct. 28-30 for the Daily Kos (D) Web site. It had a 4-point margin of error.
Poll: Montana Presidential Race in Play
According to Public Policy Polling, which conducted the poll from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, Obama had 48 percent, McCain had 47 percent and Constitution Party candidate Rep.
Kanjorski Trails in Late Poll on His Re-Election
Barletta, meanwhile, had a 47 percent approval rating and a 32 percent disapproval rating among those who were polled.
Roll Call Poll Shows Kanjorski in Peril
Barletta, meanwhile, had a 47 percent approval rating and a 32 percent disapproval rating among those who were polled.
Thune’s Star Set to Rise?
Thune, 47, has quietly been preparing a run for the Republican Conference vice chairmanship in the 111th Congress.
Democratic Dominance Could Be Short-Lived
Kennedy won the White House 47 seats in 1966, 12 seats in 1972, 11 seats in 1978 and 14 seats in 1984.
McConnell: ‘I Want to Beat Him Like a Drum’
The survey showed the Minority Leader leading 47 percent to 45 percent with a 4.5-point margin of error.
Lunsford Pulls Even With McConnell in New Democratic Poll
The new survey showed the Minority Leader leading 47 percent to 45 percent, but with a 4.5-point margin of error the race is a dead heat.
Kentucky Race Leans to GOP
The DCCC also released an internal poll this week that showed Boswell leading Guthrie 47 percent to 41 percent.
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New Shaheen 47% Sununu 41% Ken Blevens (L) 3% Neither/Other 6% Associated Press poll of 600 likely voters taken Oct. 22-26 by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media.
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Alabama 2nd district New Jay Love (R) 47% Bobby Bright (D) 45% Research 2000 poll of 400 likely voters taken Oct. 21-23 for the Daily Kos (D) Web site.
Kentucky: Courier-Journal Wants 2nd Term for Yarmuth
A poll released Monday commissioned by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee showed Boswell leading Guthrie 47 percent to 41 percent with a 4.9-point error margin.