First U.S. polls close in fight for Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first U.S. election polls began to close on Tuesday after a long and bitter campaign that could sweep Democrats from power in Congress and slam the brakes on President Barack Obama’s legislative agenda. A woman walks past a sign directing voters to a polling place in the Phoenix, Arizona November 2, 2010. After a long and bitter campaign, Americans cast their votes on Tuesday in elections that could sweep Democrats from power in Congress and slam the brakes on President Barack Obama’s legislative agenda. (REUTERS/Joshua Lott) Anxiety over the stumbling economy and discontent with Obama have propelled Republicans to the threshold of huge gains that could give them a…

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First U.S. polls close in fight for Congress

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