The 2014 election is being driven by sweeping national forces — an unpopular president, a shaky economy and, increasingly, national security.
Yet for candidates, the fundamentals of running a strong campaign matter as much as ever. And this year, some campaigns are turning out to be doozies — of the worst variety.
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