Word: stabenow
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PRESCRIPTION FOR VICTORY Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, Michigan...
Democrats looking to pick off Senate seats tagged that of Spencer Abraham, a first-termer and Michigan's first G.O.P. Senator in more than 20 years, as their easiest target. The contest turned out to be a squeaker, but two-term Congresswoman Debbie Stabenow finally delivered. Though outspent by nearly 2 to 1, the bubbly Stabenow outshone her often lusterless opponent on the campaign trail and in the debates. Stabenow, 50, who had previously served in the state legislature for 16 years, starting at age 28, campaigned most vigorously on prescription-drug benefits for the elderly. For months, the Abraham...
Skocpol cited Democratic Michigan senator-elect Debbie A. Stabenow as the "most exciting victory" of the three or four - depending on whether Maria Cantwell wins a close Washington State race - women added to the nine already serving in the Senate...
...race, between Michigan Republican Sen. Spencer Abraham and Democratic challenger Debbie Stabenow, was too close to call at press time, but the Democratic total will not exceed 50 seats...
...This is a classic case of being outspent," says Wayne County executive Ed McNamara, a Democrat. "If you get the spin doctors going, you can elect Dracula to heaven." Stabenow is looking for rescue from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, which is pouring in money to put her advertising outlays in line with Abraham's. "Here's all we know," says Jim Jordan, the Democratic Senate-campaign political director. "After millions of dollars, Abraham still hasn't reached 50% in the polls. The voters of Michigan are looking for an alternative." Maybe so. But whether Stabenow is the alternative they...