Wing Shane Williams scored the crucial try on the hour, his sixth of the campaign to overtake Gareth Thomas as Wales' new record try-scorer with 41.

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Democrats hope this year's campaign in New Jersey will expose what they contend is a weak record on the economy the state's unemployment rate was 9.6 percent in December, well above the national average and ratchet up support for state Sen.

WSJ: New generation of governors seeking the limelight

In addition, the diminutive forward set a new record for the European Champions League by scoring 14 goals during the 2011-12 campaign, a period when he became the first man to score five goals in a game in the competition (against Bayer Leverkusen).

CNN: Messi crowned world's best for record fourth time

In the hustle to make sense of the conflicting messages from Virginia and New Jersey, campaign consultants may conclude that the promise of tax cuts does seduce voters, while a record of tax-cutting leaves them cold.

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Meanwhile, McCain's campaign announced Monday it was launching a new Truth Squad to defend the Arizona senator's military record.

CNN: Obama responds to attacks on his patriotism