Senate battle hinges on small number of undecideds

HELENA — Dale Specht of Great Falls is a retired school janitor who goes to the same barber as U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, but also appreciates the assistance U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg once offered him on a veteran's issue.

And he could be just about the most valuable voter in Montana: one of the few remaining undecideds who is paying attention and plans to vote.

AP photo/liza Wiley Independent Record

U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg spoke Thursday in the Montana state capitol after filing for office earlier this year. Rehberg said he is confident Republicans will win a number of key races includ...