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GOP faces uphill climb to Gillibrand seat

Dan Janison

Melville. N.Y. Tuesday January 26, 2010. Daniel Janison, Dan Janison

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By most accounts, the winner of the statewide, three-way Republican primary for U.S. Senate on June 26 will face a steep uphill climb in November against Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand -- who enjoys flush funds, no challengers within her party, and positive poll numbers.

Whether the GOP nominee proves to be Nassau Comptroller George Maragos, Rep. Robert Turner of Rockaway Point, or Manhattan...

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