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Examples
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Berkowitz spoke of the 20-term incumbent's political profile in Alaska and the fact that not everyone wants to be in the U.S. House.
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In the final weeks of her campaign to unseat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle is out with a new attack ad taking aim at President Obama as he heads to the Silver State to rev up support for the Democratic incumbent's campaign.
Sharron Angle Attack Ad Targets Obama: 'Welcome to Nevada, Mr. President' (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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He added that the O'Malley endorsement was based more on the incumbent's strong record on regional cooperation rather than any particular policy position.
Kane skipping debate to attend 'Red Mass' Mike DeBonis 2010
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The incumbent's ad then is an attempt to co-opt the symbol of Johnson's campaign and turn it back on him.
Russ Feingold puts up his own whiteboard ad Chris Cillizza 2010
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Moves, however, by the O'Malley campaign by Thursday night - including posting a 90-second highlight reel online that included one instance in which Ehrlich elicited a mix of boos and applause - suggested the governor's camp also thought images from the debate of Ehrlich, who at times appeared impatient on camera, could also work to the incumbent's advantage.
First Click, Maryland:Md. gov's race spinning toward colorful conclusion Aaron C. Davis 2010
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It's "a referendum on the incumbent's first term."
Voters to Read Recovery Signs Jon Hilsenrath 2011
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Then in January, the incumbent's political party orchestrated aconstitutional power grab while we were distracted.
Sean Carasso: The Baptism of Liberty Sean Carasso 2011
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* In Wisconsin, businessman Ron Johnson (R) has moved into a steady lead over Sen. Russ Feingold (D) -- an edge built on swiping the incumbent's long cultivated "outsider" image from him.
Three Senate seats move in Republicans' direction Chris Cillizza 2010
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ÂThen in January, the incumbent's political party orchestrated aÂconstitutional power grab while we were distracted.
Sean Carasso: The Baptism of Liberty Sean Carasso 2011
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He didn't fall into a trap and engage Fenty on the incumbent's turf.
Consultant's postmortem: Fenty became 'flawed and expendable' Mike DeBonis 2010
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