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Both parties expect Democratic Senate pickups

WASHINGTON—Democrats counted on solidifying their thin leadership grip on the Senate as voters go to the polls Tuesday to fill 35 Senate seats. Embattled Republicans braced for losses but hoped they would be modest ones. Full Article at Boston Globe

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