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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (44506)	10/10/2000 6:31:38 AM
From: ColtonGang	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769667

Democrats' Bid to Win House Gains Strength By ADAM CLYMER AKELAND, Fla., Oct. 9 — Mike Stedem, a car dealer and community leader in central Florida, was an afterthought as a Democratic Congressional candidate after bigger names turned the party down. But the surprisingly strong run here by Mr. Stedem, 50, in the 12th District against State Representative Adam Putnam, 26, an eager Republican who emphasizes his "conservative philosophy and values," reflects a striking change over the summer in the battle for control of the House. More Republican seats, like the one in the 12th where a Republican incumbent is retiring, now seem vulnerable, and more Democratic seats seem safe. The result is that nationally, about two dozen Republican seats seem to be in play, while 10 or fewer are competitive on the Democratic side, extensive interviews with politicians in Washington and around the country show. That change hardly guarantees the net gain of seven seats the Democrats need for a majority. But it puts it clearly in reach. BTW................southern democrats are usually dixiecrats and vote republican as a rule.