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An investigation by the Institute for Southern Studies has found that of “the 19 Senators who voted against the [recent Senate] package including jobless benefits after [Sen. Jim Bunning's (R-KY)] filibuster ended, eight of them come from states that face jobless rates higher than the national average.”

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Paul welcomed the endorsement with a nod to Bunning's recent opposition to a bill that extended unemployment insurance.

Bunning endorses Paul in Kentucky Senate race 2010

Senate: The first big race to watch of the evening is the race for Jim Bunning's seat that pits Rand Paul (R, son of Ron Paul, a Tea Party and libertarian favorite) against Jack Conway (D, State Attorney General).

Sheri and Allan Rivlin: Hour-By-Hour Guide To 2010 Election Returns Part 1 - Introduction & 6:00 EDT Poll Closings Sheri 2010

Senate: The first big race to watch of the evening is the race for Jim Bunning's seat that pits Rand Paul (R, son of Ron Paul, a Tea Party and libertarian favorite) against Jack Conway (D, State Attorney General).

Sheri and Allan Rivlin: Hour-By-Hour Guide To 2010 Election Returns Part 1 - Introduction & 6:00 EDT Closings Sheri 2010

Senate: The first big race to watch of the evening is the race for Jim Bunning's seat that pits Rand Paul (R, son of Ron Paul, a Tea Party and libertarian favorite) against Jack Conway (D, State Attorney General).

Sheri and Allan Rivlin: Hour-By-Hour Guide To 2010 Election Returns Part 1 - Introduction & 6:00 EDT Closings Sheri 2010

As a child, I was a Phillies fan and I remember watching Jim Bunning's perfect game on TV.

Bunning announces he won't seek re-election, takes shot at GOP 2009

In a barrage of e-mails and speeches, Democrats portrayed Bunning's single-senator holdup as a callous and selfish attempt to kick unemployed Americans when they were down, to kill job-making highway programs, to limit payments to doctors accepting Medicare patients.

Bunning: Brushback or wild pitch? 2010

If history is a guide, the two political parties will take entirely different lessons from Bunning's short time in the spotlight.

Bunning: Brushback or wild pitch? 2010

Bunning was also quick to hit back at McConnell earlier this year when the Republican leader suggested Bunning's age could be a factor in his re-election bid.

Bunning announces he won't seek re-election, takes shot at GOP 2009

Senate: The first big race to watch of the evening is the race for Jim Bunning's seat that pits Rand Paul (R, son of Ron Paul, a Tea Party and libertarian favorite) against Jack Conway (D, State Attorney General).

Sheri and Allan Rivlin: Hour-By-Hour Guide To 2010 Election Returns Part 1 - Introduction & 6:00 EDT Closings Sheri 2010