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An Associated Press article about three Republicans seeking party support to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this year quotes James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science. "It's a Democratic state. She's an incumbent. It's probably going to be a strong year -- at least in New York -- for President Obama," he said. "So that makes it very difficult for Republicans to mount a successful race against her." The article appeared in news outlets that include the Wall Street Journal, Syracuse Post-Standard and Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
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