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Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'I Will Vote No On Judge Kavanaugh'

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington this week. McCaskill, who is facing re-election in a heavily Republican state, says she will vote to not confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Sen. Claire McCaskill: 'I Will Vote No On Judge Kavanaugh'

September 20, 2018 • The Missouri Democrat, facing a tough re-election battle, says her decision is not based on recent allegations of sexual misconduct against the nominee, but on other issues.

Numbers Favor Republicans But Path To Senate Majority Is Still Iffy

North Dakota Democratic Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp speaks in Minot, N.D. Dale Wetzel/AP hide caption

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Numbers Favor Republicans But Path To Senate Majority Is Still Iffy

September 17, 2012 • With about 50 days to go before the elections, the battle for Senate control is still too close to call. To get a majority, Republicans need a net gain of 4 seats — 3 if the GOP wins the White House.

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From Goldwater To Palin: Memorable GOP Convention Moments Of The Past

August 27, 2012 • National political conventions don't offer the same impact as they did in the past, but that's no reason to ignore this year's festivities. This week's Political Junkie column lists five memorable conventions of the past.