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Spin Control archive for Aug. 5, 2010

THURSDAY, AUG. 5, 2010

WA Senate race: Rossi outraises Murray in July

The Associated Press's Rachel La Corte notes that Republican challenger Dino Rossi raised more money in July than Democratic incumbent Sen. Patty Murray. Almost twice as much.But Patty Murray has far more in the bank, even though she outspent Rossi more than 20-to-1 in July.La…

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Today's fun video: Stewart gives up

The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cI Give Up - 9/11 Responders Billwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorTea PartyJon Stewart opened last night's Daily Show with a new feature called "I Give Up" -- a sentiment we've all held from time to…

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More woes for would-be congressman David Fox

Last week, Spin Control reported on the travails of David Fox, one of five challengers in the 5th Congressional District primary. Turns out he's got a financial problem as well. Here's the story from this morning's Spokesman-Review print edition:A Democratic candidate for Eastern Washington’s congressional…

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