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GOP Sets Sights On Conservative 'Blue Dog' Democrats

Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright (center) is seen last November with other freshman House members elected in 2008. Bright, a conservative Blue Dog Democrat, faces a tough re-election in 2010. He most likely won't enjoy the combination of a weak opponent, GOP turmoil and strong black voter turnout that helped make him the first Democrat to represent his state's 2nd Congressional District in more than four decades. (AP)
Alabama Rep. Bobby Bright (center) is seen last November with other freshman House members elected in 2008. Bright, a conservative Blue Dog Democrat, faces a tough re-election in 2010. He most likely won't enjoy the combination of a weak opponent, GOP turmoil and strong black voter turnout that helped make him the first Democrat to represent his state's 2nd Congressional District in more than four decades. (AP)

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