<p><em><strong>Holly Michels</strong></em> of the Montana State News Bureau for Lee Newspapers reports on the tough re-election battle facing Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat seeking a fourth term in an overwhelmingly Republican state … and this time, with the very popular Donald Trump on the ballot.</p>
<p>And <em><strong>Rob Schofield</strong></em> of NC Newsline is covering the race for governor in North Carolina, where we have learned that the Republican nominee, Lt. Governor Mark Robinson — heartily endorsed by Trump — has in the past posted racist and misogynistic writings that may have all but ended his prospects for victory.</p>
<p><strong>PLUS: </strong> Jack Smith still has Trump in his sites … a quick look at the VP debate … and Happy 100th for Jimmy Carter.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Music in this Episode:</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKwNA4Ncc8I">Smelly Cat by Phoebe and Chrissie Hynde</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xze7S8DWX1g">Birthday by The Beatles</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VGUxSgvD2A">High Hopes by Frank Sinatra</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFGQdvYIJ0M">Your Racist Friend by They Might Be Giants</a></p>
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