Election 2010

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Kentucky Republican Senate nominee Rand Paul speaks with vice-chairman of the Republic party for Fulton County Karl Ivey during a campaign in Cayce, Ky., July 21, 2010.

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Harry Reid

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-N.V., talks to construction workers during a tour of the Smith Center in Las Vegas on July 24, 2010.

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Jerry Brown

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California Attorney General Jerry Brown, the Democratic nominee for the state's gubernatorial race, greets supporters, June 8, 2010.

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Carly Fiorina

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Carly Fiorina, the Republican nominee for the Senate in California, writes a message on the cast of Joel Morales, 32. She wrote, "For Joel, May God continue to bless you. Carly Fiorina."

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Nikki Haley

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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, far left, former South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford, second left, South Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley and state Attorney General Henry McMaster, right, speak with reporters in Charleston, S.C., June 18, 2010.

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Alexi Giannoulias

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Alexi Giannoulias, the Democratic Senate candidate in Illinois, plays basketball with a child at the Fosco Park Community Center in Chicago, June 16, 2010.

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Robert Ehrlich Jr.

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Republican candidate for governor of Maryland Robert Ehrlich Jr. comforts Bernadette Zgorski, who was laid off recently from her commercial loan administration job, July 21, 2010.

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Dino Rossi

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Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Dino Rossi shakes hands with Ben Camarata, the son of supporter Justin Camarata, as Rossi campaigns in Tacoma, Wash., July 24, 2010.

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Jari Askins

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Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins celebrates with supporters at an election watch party in Oklahoma City after defeating fellow Democrat and Attorney General Drew Edmondson for the nomination for Oklahoma Governor, July 27, 2010.

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Meg Whitman

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Meg Whitman, the Republican candidate for California Governor, campaigns at the garlic farm in Gilroy, Calif., July 22, 2010.

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Harry Reid

President Barack Obama waves alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., during a fundraiser for Reid in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 8, 2010.

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Charlie Crist

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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, an Independent candidate for the Senate seat in Florida, speaks before the Florida Press in Sarasota, Fla., June 17, 2010.

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Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina

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Meg Whitman and Carly Firoina, the Republican nominees for governor and the Senate in California, celebrate their victories in Anaheim, Calif., June 9, 2010.

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Rick Scott

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott dances with Elsa Thompson at a campaign stop, July 21, 2010 at the Sweetwater Senior Center in Sweetwater, Fla.

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Blanche Lincoln

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Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln greets supporters as she celebrates victory in the Democratic primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate, June 8, 2010.

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Robin Carnahan

President Barack Obama waves alongside U.S. Senate Candidate Democrat Robin Carnahan during a fundraiser in Kansas City, Missouri, July 8, 2010.

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Babara Boxer

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President Obama waves with Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer who is running for reelection in California.

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Sen. John McCain

Republican Sen. John McCain, who is seeking reelection, is joined on stage by Sarah Palin as she makes an appearance with him at a rally at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Ariz., March 26, 2010.

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Marco Rubio

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Republican Senate hopeful Marco Rubio speaks before the Florida Press Association in Sarasota, Fla., June 17, 2010.

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Oz Griebel

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Connecticut Republican gubernatorial candidate Oz Griebel walks past supporters of fellow candidate Tom Foley outside the Garde Arts Center in New London, Conn., July 28, 2010.

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Charles Baker, Timothy Cahill and Deval Patrick

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Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates Charles D. Baker (R), left, Timothy P. Cahill (I), center, and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D), right, at the WRKO-AM 680 studios in Boston, June 16, 2010.

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Meg Whitman

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Meg Whitman, the Republican nominee for Governor in California, greets supporters in San Jose, June 10, 2010.

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Patrick Lynch, Frank Caprio Jr.

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Democratic Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates Attorney General Patrick Lynch and Frank Caprio Jr. during a debate at the University of Rhode Island, June 10, 2010.

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Kendrick Meek

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Democratic Senate hopeful Kendrick Meek answers a question as he speaks to the Florida Press Association in Sarasota, Fla., June 17, 2010.

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Jeff Greene

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Jeff Greene, a Democratic candidate for Florida's Senate seat, gestures as he speaks to reporters from the Florida Press Association in Sarasota, Fla., June 17, 2010.

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Supporters of Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina

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Students and other supporters of Republican candidates Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina celebrate in Anaheim, Calif., June 9, 2010.

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Joe Sestak

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Rep. Joe Sestak,D-Penn.,who won the Democratic nomination for the Senate in Pennsylvania, speaks to the media outside the Capitol, May 28, 2010.

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Chet Culver

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Democratic Iowa Gov. Chet Culver and his wife Mari read "The King, the Mice and the Cheese" during a visit to the preschool program at Waypoint in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 9, 2010. Culver is running for reelection.

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Harry Reid

Supporters cheer during a campaign rally for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., featuring U.S. President Barack Obama July 8, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Terry Branstad

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Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Terry Branstad, center, is greeted before speaking at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry convention, June 9, 2010.

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Bill Haslem

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Bill Haslam, a GOP candidate for governor in Tennessee, greets supporters before a speech in Clarksville, Tenn., Thursday, July 22, 2010.

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Scott Lee Cohen

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Illinois Independent gubernatorial candidate Scott Lee Cohen speaks with resident Starlin Stewart at the Old State Capitol Plaza in Springfield, Ill.,July 21, 2010.

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Vernon Jones

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Democratic House Candidate Vernon Jones gets a hug from a supporter after admitting defeat July 20, 2010 during the primary night party at a restaurant in Decatur, Georgia.

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Nathan Deal

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Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal hugs a supporter before a debate against Karen Handel at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Dalton, Ga., July 24, 2010.

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Andrew Cuomo

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New York Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo meets with constituents at a campaign stop in Saranac Lake, N.Y., July 23, 2010.

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Joe Machin

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West Virginia Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin, right, smiles as election specialist Sean Hill checks the governor's ID as he fills out election documents after Manchin officially announced July 20, 2010 that he will run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the late Robert C. Byrd.

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Sharron Angle

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Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle, right, speaks at the a gathering after winning the GOP primary June 8, 2010.

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