Cash could be deciding factor as Tribune/WGN-TV survey finds weak spots for both candidates Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Mark Kirk are wounded rivals running neck and neck for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows.

There's a debate over debates in the U.S. Senate race in Louisiana. Charlie Melancon says David Vitter is ducking open, honest debate. Vitter's camp says Melancon is a hypocrite.

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson has snubbed his party's nominee, Kendrick Meek, and endorsed Gov. Charlie Crist in the U.S. Senate race.

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson has snubbed his party's nominee, Kendrick Meek, and endorsed Governor Charlie Crist in the U.S. Senate race

WAUSAU -- Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson portrayed himself as a citizen legislator, focused on removing career politicians with minimal background in private industry.