Search for stories on your candidate in news sources from their home state. Also, check transcripts for interviews with the candidates.
For polling information see:
A comprehensive website run by the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, Larry J. Sabato‘s Crystal Ballfeatures detailed and frequently updated analysis for elections across the country. The Crystal Ball keeps tabs on presidential elections, along with every Senate and gubernatorial race, as well as the tightest campaigns for the House.
News sources (Newspaper Source Plus or Nexis Uni)
In Nexis Uni
Select by Content Type: News - All News
Select the Advanced Options pull down menu
Specify the date range
in the Build your own Segment box type in the last names of the candidates and indicate that they need to be in the same paragraph
(ex) Coakley w/p Baker
Optional: In the By Location box select the appropriate state - this will limit the results to articles written in the candidate's home state (more relevant)
Click on Apply
Search
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