Democrats claimed momentum heading toward the Nov. 7 elections as they sought to tap into voter unhappiness over Iraq. Republicans challenged polls showing a Democratic edge and said a major voter turnout effort would help them stay in power and limit losses.
Both sides agreed on Sunday that the war in Iraq was a leading, if not central, issue in the contests to decide control of the House and Senate.
"This election is becoming more and more a referendum on George Bush, his failed policies both overseas and at home with a rubber stamp Congress," said Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, head of the Senate Democratic campaign committee.
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Democrats have increased the number of races where they are advertising in recent days, a sign of confidence as the election approaches. In addition to new offensives in Kansas, Kentucky and New Hampshire, officials disclosed plans to run commercials against Republican Rep. Jim Walsh this week in the area around Syracuse, N.Y.
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