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Republican touts Raye’s electability

by BEN McCANNA Morning Sentinel September 29, 2012

A national party official campaigns for the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud.

by LISA MASCARO/McClatchy Newspapers September 29, 2012

Republicans need to gain four seats to take away control that Democrats have had since 2006.

Not only do the businesses in the ad stand by the House candidate’s claims, but other sources corroborate them.

The senator is applauded for being the only Republican so far to sign on to bills that target bias in jury selection and immigration cases.

by From staff reports September 29, 2012

A nonpartisan group declines to pick a favorite, saying none of the candidates adequately addressed the concerns of the group’s members.

The independent and presumed leader in the U.S. Senate race would face the most scrutiny.

The move indicates that political parties see a lot riding on the race for the U.S. Senate.

Ask Erskine Bowles. Or Angus King himself. They both give pretty convincing answers . . .

Summers campaign manager Lance Dutson said the campaign decided to skip the forums because of scheduling conflicts.

by The Associated Press September 27, 2012

Both candidates for the U.S. Senate seat point to their respective records on disabilities issues.