Sununu in hotly fought battle as Granite State turns on GOP
(NEWSER) - One of this year's most bitterly contested Senate races is in New Hampshire, where the Republican John Sununu is facing a rematch with Jeanne Shaheen, whom he defeated in 2002. In the famously independent Granite State, Sununu was counting on the popularity of John McCain to propel him to victory. But as the top of the GOP ticket has faltered, Sununu is now facing an uphill battle to retain his seat, reports the New York Times. More»