PLUS WE GET BACK HIS SEAT:

Ayotte leads Hodes in NH Senate poll (Associated Press, April 30, 2010)

A new poll shows Democrat Paul Hodes falling further behind Republican Kelly Ayotte in the race for U.S. Senate and about even with other Republicans seeking the seat.

The WMUR Granite State poll shows Ayotte, a former state attorney general, leading Hodes 47-32 percent. Hodes is giving up his House seat to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Judd Gregg.