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US mid-terms at-a-glance: 31 October US mid-terms at-a-glance: 31 October
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All you need to know in the final week before the US mid-term elections, with news of key races, issues, quotes and pictures.All you need to know in the final week before the US mid-term elections, with news of key races, issues, quotes and pictures.
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CAMPAIGN CATCH-UP CAMPAIGN CATCH-UP
The Republicans went on the offensive over the war in Iraq, even as the US military confirmed one of its worst monthly death tolls since the war began.The Republicans went on the offensive over the war in Iraq, even as the US military confirmed one of its worst monthly death tolls since the war began.
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President George W Bush used campaign stops in Georgia and Texas to warn that election victory for the Democrats would mean "terrorists win and America loses". Meanwhile, Vice-President Dick Cheney said insurgents in Iraq were increasing their attacks in order to influence the mid-term vote.President George W Bush used campaign stops in Georgia and Texas to warn that election victory for the Democrats would mean "terrorists win and America loses". Meanwhile, Vice-President Dick Cheney said insurgents in Iraq were increasing their attacks in order to influence the mid-term vote.
The Democrats countered by saying they would run final-week TV adverts critical of the war in several competitive states, including Pennsylvania, Iowa, Colorado and Connecticut.The Democrats countered by saying they would run final-week TV adverts critical of the war in several competitive states, including Pennsylvania, Iowa, Colorado and Connecticut.
On Tuesday, Mr Bush will head back to Georgia to rally support for his party's candidates - devoting his energies to an area formerly thought of as staunchly Republican, the Democrats point out. On Tuesday, Mr Bush heads back to Georgia to rally support for his party's candidates - devoting his energies to an area formerly thought of as staunchly Republican, the Democrats point out.
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KEY QUOTES KEY QUOTES
If you listen carefully for a Democrat plan for success, they don't have one. Iraq is the central front in the war on terror, yet they don't have a plan for victoryPresident George W Bush, addressing Republican supporters in GeorgiaIf you listen carefully for a Democrat plan for success, they don't have one. Iraq is the central front in the war on terror, yet they don't have a plan for victoryPresident George W Bush, addressing Republican supporters in Georgia
On a day when the United States reached a grim milestone in Iraq, President Bush resorted to the same tired old partisanattacks in a desperate attempt to hold on to power and avoidaccountability for his mistakesSenate Democratic leader Harry ReidOn a day when the United States reached a grim milestone in Iraq, President Bush resorted to the same tired old partisanattacks in a desperate attempt to hold on to power and avoidaccountability for his mistakesSenate Democratic leader Harry Reid
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NUMBERS OF NOTE NUMBERS OF NOTE
The number of US troops killed in Iraq in October has reached 103, according to the US military. Almost all were killed in action.The number of US troops killed in Iraq in October has reached 103, according to the US military. Almost all were killed in action.
The figure is the fourth highest monthly toll since the US-led invasion of Iraq three-and-a-half years ago and the deadliest since January 2005.The figure is the fourth highest monthly toll since the US-led invasion of Iraq three-and-a-half years ago and the deadliest since January 2005.
As of 30 October, the Pentagon said 2,815 US soldiers had died in Iraq since March 2003.As of 30 October, the Pentagon said 2,815 US soldiers had died in Iraq since March 2003.
The number of US troops on the ground has increased to 150,000 - the highest this year - though this is partly due to units overlapping as they swap around.The number of US troops on the ground has increased to 150,000 - the highest this year - though this is partly due to units overlapping as they swap around.
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KEY RACES COUNTDOWN KEY RACES COUNTDOWN
In Virginia, the Democrat camp is preparing to get out the vote for challenger James Webb, as the Republican vote-machine gathers steam behind incumbent Senator George Allen. A poll conducted for CNN suggests Mr Webb now has the slightest of leads in the traditionally Republican state. The Republicans look to be taking the lead in the race for Tennessee's Senate seat. A poll for CNN gives the Republican candidate, Bob Corker, a lead of several points over Democratic rival Harold Ford Jnr among likely voters. The contest has become notorious for a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6085922.stm">negative advert targeting Mr Ford which critics said played the race card.
Both candidates in Missouri have called on big party names to help win support. Senator Barack Obama is due to campaign for Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill later this week, while the Republican incumbent Jim Talent is expecting a visit from former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.Both candidates in Missouri have called on big party names to help win support. Senator Barack Obama is due to campaign for Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill later this week, while the Republican incumbent Jim Talent is expecting a visit from former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.
In Virginia, the Democrat camp is preparing to get out the vote for challenger James Webb, as the Republican vote-machine gathers steam behind incumbent Senator George Allen. Another poll for CNN suggests Mr Webb now has the slightest of leads in the traditionally Republican state.
In the swing state of Ohio, actor Michael J Fox - a supporter of stem cell research - campaigned for Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown. Mr Brown is seeking to oust Republican Senator Mike DeWine, who is opposed to the research.In the swing state of Ohio, actor Michael J Fox - a supporter of stem cell research - campaigned for Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown. Mr Brown is seeking to oust Republican Senator Mike DeWine, who is opposed to the research.
The latest polls in New Jersey show Republican challenger Tom Kean neck-and-neck with Democratic incumbent Robert Menendez. The Senate seat has been identified as one the Republicans could win - making the Democrats' task of winning control of the upper chamber all the harder. The latest polls in New Jersey give Democratic incumbent Robert Menendez a slight edge over Republican challenger Tom Kean. The Senate seat has been identified as one the Republicans could win - making the Democrats' task of winning control of the upper chamber all the harder.
For more, see our state-by-state map.For more, see our state-by-state map.
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Headlines round-up Headlines round-up
Washington Post: Bush says 'America Loses' under DemocratsWashington Post: Bush says 'America Loses' under Democrats
USA Today: Targeting key races, Bush campaigns in friendly territoryUSA Today: Targeting key races, Bush campaigns in friendly territory
Kansas City Star: Talent tells GOP faithful to 'get busy' getting out the voteKansas City Star: Talent tells GOP faithful to 'get busy' getting out the vote
For more commentary, see our mid-terms blog.For more commentary, see our mid-terms blog.
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As the mid-term races hot up, candidates seek to harness the power of the airwaves. Rhode Island rivals Lincoln Chafee and Sheldon Whitehouse squared up on TVAs the mid-term races hot up, candidates seek to harness the power of the airwaves. Rhode Island rivals Lincoln Chafee and Sheldon Whitehouse squared up on TV
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