Marshall and Hamilton Meet in Debate as Kansas Senate Race Tightens
Photo: CBS NewsRepublican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton were set to meet on the debate stage Wednesday in a Kansas Senate race that has grown increasingly competitive. Polling shows the contest essentially tied, according to NewsNation, and both parties are spending significantly on it. Breitbart reported that the latest polls show a single-digit race.
Speaking on Fox Business Network's "Big Money," Marshall said the price of gasoline is keeping the race close and that he doubts it is as tight as national polls suggest. He said he was an open-seat candidate six years ago, when polls looked similar and he won by 11 points, though he does not expect that margin now. He also cited strong cattle, oil and gas, aerospace and manufacturing sectors in Kansas.
The right-leaning outlet leads with Marshall's own words, including his criticism of national media coverage of President Trump. The left-leaning outlet leads with voters, as CBS News reporter Katrina Kaufman spoke with Kansans before the debate. The alternative outlet emphasizes polling and the spending by both parties. All three describe a tight race; only the right-leaning article gives Marshall's explanation for it.
How the sides differ Left sources focus on voters ahead of the debate; alternative sources stress polling and spending; right sources feature Marshall blaming gas prices and media coverage.
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CBS News centers on voter views ahead of the debate, with reporter Katrina Kaufman speaking to Kansans, and describes the race as increasingly competitive.
NewsNation highlights the debate and says polling shows an essentially tied race drawing more attention and significant spending from both parties.
Breitbart leads with Marshall's Fox Business interview, in which he blames gas prices, doubts the polls and criticizes national media while praising the Kansas economy.