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Republicans retain narrow control of Senate as ‘gun sense’ candidates tank

by Chris Eger

The GOP defied expectations as voters in a number of key races cast ballots to keep their Senators in place, with only one Republican-- outspokenly in favor of gun control-- tanking.

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9 seats up for grabs that could change control of the Senate

by Chris Eger

On Tuesday, Democrats only need to keep their current share of the Senate and pick up four seats currently held by Republicans to win control of the upper chamber of Congress.

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Gun rights groups rally behind Wisconsin senator in tough race

by Chris Eger

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is being outspent by the man he replaced in office, now Democrat challenger Russ Feingold, in a tight reelection campaign where gun politics are a bone of contention.

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Humane Society kicking in big in 2016 campaign (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

The nation's largest anti-hunting group has ponied up more than $600,000 in funds to support their picks among ballot measures and political candidates this year.

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