"It's critically important in terms of its size and its swingy-ness, " said one veteran Democratic operative in the state who declined to be named discussing party strategy.

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While she didn't skimp on comfy, everyday looks for fall, sending out cable knit dresses in bone and shaggy fur coats, her gowns stole the show though her roomy cocktail dresses with high-low hemlines and swingy sheer overlays were pleasers, too.

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