The Big Three: Hot Senate Race Updates
A daily update of trends and analyses from the hottest Senate races.
1. Case's Closing Arguments: In his final TV appearance before the HI primary, Rep. Ed Case (D) took 30 minutes 9/21 to "clarify" his platform and "what he has called the distortions of the Akaka campaign." Yet he may not have the last word. Sen. Daniel Akaka (D) lent his campaign $25K 9/18 to pay for more ads (Honolulu Advertiser).
2. Another Poll Shows Klobouchar With Double-Digit Lead (But This One In The Teens): In MN, will Hennepin Co. DA Amy Klobuchar's (D) new lead in an independent poll help redirect eyes off blogger Noah Kunin? (Hotline sources).
3. Is Blue Steele Stronger?: Kweisi Mfume son Michael Mfume "linked arms" with LG Michael Streele in MD, as he joined "Steele Democrats" in their debut 9/21. When asked if his father favored his decision, "Mfume said he is his own man. " (Baltimore Sun).