WASHINGTON SENATE RACE TIGHTENS: “Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash, has quietly risen through the ranks and is now the fourth most powerful member of the U.S. Senate. She has easily won re-election twice since her surprising victory in 1992. In her most recent contest, Murray handily beat Republican Congressman George Nethercutt 55%-43%. But if the early polls are accurate, the senator could be in serious trouble.”
Related: WaPo: GOP Puts Murray On Defensive For Federal Projects.