FOXNews.com: Hatch challenger says incumbent too old, could 'retire or die' before term is up

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Hatch challenger says incumbent too old, could 'retire or die' before term is up Sep 18th 2012, 19:51 Published September 18, 2012 Associated Press Sen. Orrin Hatch's opponent says the 78-year-old Utah Republican is just too old to serve.  In an email to supporters, Democrat Scott Howell warned that if re-elected, Hatch may "retire or die before his term is through."  Howell, who is 58, added that Hatch isn't a bad guy, "but he is an old guy."  Hatch campaign manager Dave Hansen called the comments outrageous and offensive, noting they come from a candidate with no shot at winning in November.  Utah hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1970.  Republicans are trying to gain four seats -- and control of the Senate -- in the November election. The goal seemed in reach a few months ago but is now uncertain.

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