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Kansas Senate Race Gets $5M Democratic Cash Injection

The Democratic super PAC investment reflects party confidence that Republicans face electoral headwinds in this traditionally red state.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Midday Show
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  • The New York TimesTop Democratic Group Pumps Millions Into Kansas Senate Race

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, Senate races are heating up, and the New York Times says there's new money in Kansas.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe main super PAC for Senate Democrats is putting five million dollars into the race.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's a lot of yard signs and gas station nachos, folks!

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Times says party leaders see a path to winning another red state as the political climate worsens for Republicans.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI've heard that confidence before, in three separate embassies.

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