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On the recordApril 12, 2007
I've seen astounding and compelling numbers indicating Democrats will pick up Senate seats in '08 because of the war -- not that Iraq is about politics.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Harry Reid discussed the potential for Democrats to gain Senate seats due to public sentiment about the war.

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