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Published 11/03/2009 by Christian Coalition of America

Tuesday's Races Shed Light On American Voters - Republicans Expect Big Wins

WASHINGTON -- While Americans watch game six of the World Series matchup between the Phillies and the Yankees, Democrats will be closely watching Tuesday night's election results for possible warning signs.

This election may provide a clues on how voters feel about President Barack Obama and...

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"Well, we're in the middle of, I think of a political rebellion going on in America House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said on CNN. Even in the leadlead upup to Election Day, Republicans stood to make big gains with polls showing GOP candidates poised to win."

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