CHICAGO (AP) — With only weeks left in the campaign, some staggering Democrats have jumped back into contention in congressional and gubernatorial races around the country, giving the party glimmers of hope that Election Day won’t also be doomsday.
In Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn has caught up in recent polls after running scathing ads targeting his opponent. And California Sen. Barbara Boxer gained by portraying the Republican candidate as a heartless corporate bigwig.
The Democratic movement, seen in about a dozen races in six states, hardly amounts to a surge, and Republicans still have significant momentum nationwide. But it suggests the race is still somewhat unsettled and can be affected by last-minute campaigning and advertising.
