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    House races to watch- Rubbernecking edition.

    By CJP | November 3, 2008

    We all know that the Congressional playing field looks particularly unkind to Republicans this year. Between retirements, Republican fatigue and a huge disadvantage in fundraising, we could discuss two dozen seats in play that bear legitimate, serious discussion. Instead, we're going to discuss seats, both Republican and Democrat, that have been derailed by events into the theater of the absurd. First, an update on Rep. Michele Bachmann (R), the Congresswoman from Minnesota who called for an investigation on "Hardball" into House Democrats who may have "anti-American" views. D'oh! After a slide in the polls (CQ now rates it a toss-up) and a million-dollar flood into her opponent's campaign coffers, Rep. Bachmann has cut the following ad to get back on track: Will it work? We don't know, but we will keep you posted, Janes.

    Topics: Congress, Ladies of the House, Women in Politics

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