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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2002

Senator Max Baucus (D-Montana) has an opponent again. Republican Mike Taylor, who quit after complaining he was portrayed as a gay hairdresser, re-entered the senate race on Tuesday.

Taylor's popularity was falling when the state Democratic Party, not Baucus, launched the ad in question. It featured an 80s-era Taylor, complete with leisure suit and gold chains, giving a man a facial.

Taylor owned a beauty supply company and once had a television show where he gave beauty tips. His name is still on the ballot because it was never removed after his October 10 announcement to withdraw.

Get the Story:
Taylor returns to race 'to save democracy' (The Billings Gazette 10/23)
Taylor resurrects campaign (The Great Falls Tribune 10/23)
Taylor Re-Enters Montana Senate Race (Congressional Quarterly 10/23)

Relevant Links:
Mike Taylor campaign site - http://www.taylorussenate.com
Max Baucus campaign site - http://www.maxbaucus2002.com
Sen. Max Baucus - http://baucus.senate.gov

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Baucus opponent quits over 'gay' ad (10/11)