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It's All Politics
'Scare Tactics' Call For Scary Music
October 7, 2010 As one of the latest ads from one interest group shows, a little ominous background music (especially around Halloween) can reinforce an ominous message that's designed to spook voters.
It's All Politics
Today's Junkie Segment On TOTN: Boxer And Fiorina, Live From California
October 6, 2010 The lineup in today's Political Junkie segment on NPR's Talk of the Nation includes California Sen. Barbara Boxer, a three-term Democrat, and her Republican opponent, Carly Fiorina.
Political Junkie
Hair Today, Is Fiorina Gone Tomorrow?
June 11, 2010 Comments made by California Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina about the hair of her opponent, incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer, has roiled the political world.
Political Junkie
Everything You Need To Know About Super Tuesday
June 8, 2010 A Super Tuesday, with primaries in 10 states, plus a special Senate primary runoff in Arkansas and a special House runoff in Georgia. One endangered incumbent to watch: Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D) in Arkansas.
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Incumbents Hope Otherwise, But Change Is Coming
May 28, 2010 If you're wondering how scary the anti-incumbent tide looks to incumbents, ask any U.S. senator on the ballot this year. But hurry, the species is endangered.
