Hagan wins!

Democrat Kay Hagan knocked Elizabeth Dole out of the U.S. Senate after just one term in office on Tuesday, likely ending a storied political career for one of the biggest names in the Republican Party. (AP)

Election night

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Dole does not relent, releases second ad

Elizabeth Dole’s lawyers are asking Kay Hagan’s to dismiss their lawsuit.  Dole’s lawyers maintain the first “godless” ad is factual.  Additionally, Dole has unleashed another “godless” ad.

Desperate attempt by Dole?  What do you think?

Godless ad: Hagan, Dole both respond

Under the Dome reports that Elizabeth Dole’s lawyers maintain the “godless” ad is factual and that the campaign refuses to pull the ad.  See the full report and response letter from the lawyers here.

Meanwhile, Hagan responded with a press conference at her church in Greensboro on Oct. 29.  She has also created this ad:

Dole ad could provoke Hagan lawsuit

A recent ad approved by Elizabeth Dole labels Kay Hagan as “godless.”  The Hagan campaign has given Dole 24 hours to remove the ad from the airwaves.  Get the rest of the story (and a copy of the cease and desist letter) from Under the Dome here.  Here’s the ad:

Latest poll

Public Policy Polling puts Hagan ahead of Dole by 3 points, 48-45.  See the entire poll results here.

Dole receives endorsement

Under the Dome reports that the conservative, Washington, D.C.-based Washington Times has endorsed Elizabeth Dole.  Hagan spokesman Matthew Miller jokingly refers to it as Dole’s “hometown” newspaper, referencing her little amount of time spent in the state.

CNN looks at Dole/Hagan race

What do you think about CNN’s coverage?  Feel free to comment.

Hagan racks up endorsements

Nearly every major daily newspaper in the state has endorsed state senator Kay Hagan in the 2008 Senate Race, as compiled by Under the Dome.

Endorsers include: Raleigh News & Observer, Charlotte Observer, Asheville Citizen-Times, Winston-Salem Journal, Greensboro News-Record, Wilmington Star-News and Durham Herald-Sun.

Latest Poll

Public Policy Planning has released its latest survey results – Hagan 49, Dole 42, Cole 4.  Hagan widens her lead and leads the PPP poll for the 7th straight time.