Republicans seize control of Senate in US midterm elections
Obama and Democrats suffer heavy defeats as GOP rule Congress for first time in eight years
Obama: kiss of death?
Most US presidents end up as lame ducks. But Barack Obama’s power has waned early, and in November’s midterm elections he will struggle to keep control of the US Senate. One of the key battlegrounds is North Carolina
US Republican establishment fights back
Analysis: in North Carolina a mainstream candidate is picked from party tug-of-war
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