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...His political career took off in 2012 when he successfully challenged a congressional seat, held by Heath Shuler, the American football player and moderate Democrat....
...Pollsters doubt, however, that Mr Shuler’s long shot will be enough to stave off defeat....
...They point to James Webb, who surprised everyone by winning the bitter and close Senate race in Virginia on Thursday, giving his party a majority of one in the upper house to complement its decisive victory...
...Mr Shuler, elected in North Carolina, opposes abortion and gun control....
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