True or Not, GOP and Dems Say Races Are Tightening

[Elmore Furth]

Source: Associated Press

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: October 10, 2010
Filed at 9:34 a.m. ET

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top political strategists with both major parties are saying the same thing: Democratic candidates are clawing their way back from an electoral abyss and might keep their congressional majorities after all.

Whether it's cynicism or reality, Republicans as well as Democrats are playing an expectations game aimed at voters who might stay home on Nov. 2 if they think their cause is either hopeless or assured of victory.

Party leaders say prospects are slightly less dire for Democrats, even though the party remains almost certain to suffer big losses in Congress and races for governor.


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