Apparently expecting losses in the key races tonight, the DNC sends around some "interesting quotes from yesteryear."
NRCC Talking Points: "The 2001 off-year elections have no bearing on next year's mid-term elections. These races revolved around local issues and local candidates. There were no discernable national trends." [Hotline, 11/7/01]
RNC Communications Director Trent Duffy: "It's laughable to suggest that this has any national implications." [Chicago Tribune, 11/7/01]
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