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Race For Arizona's Open Senate Seat Gets Personal

Democrat Richard Carmona (left) and Republican Rep. Jeff Flake shake hands before Thursday's debate in Chandler, Ariz. Ross Franklin/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Race For Arizona's Open Senate Seat Gets Personal

October 19, 2012 • For the first time in nearly a generation, Arizona voters will elect a new senator. Retiring Sen. Jon Kyl's ideological successor is Rep. Jeff Flake, a fellow Republican. But recent polls suggest Democrat Richard Carmona has a shot, and the race has become heated.

Race For Arizona's Open Senate Seat Gets Personal

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Saying Moderator Is Prettier Than CNN's Crowley Gets Candidate In Trouble

Democrat Richard Carmona, who is running for the Senate from Arizona. Ross Franklin/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption

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The Two-Way

Saying Moderator Is Prettier Than CNN's Crowley Gets Candidate In Trouble

October 19, 2012 • Richard Carmona, a Democratic candidate for the Senate from Arizona, stepped into controversy by telling a male debate moderator that "you're prettier" than the CNN correspondent.

Political Junkie

Will The Debates Determine The Outcome? History Says It's Debatable

October 1, 2012 • After everything that's happened — the primaries, caucuses, V.P. picks and conventions — it's now time for the debates. They have the capacity to change the dynamic. But, more times than not, they don't.