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Was Bruce ever defeated in the election for a full term?

Never
Yes, in 2008
No, he always won
He never contested for full term

Answer

Yes, Bruce was defeated in the election for a full term in 2008. This was due to a number of factors, including the fact that Bruce was a Republican in a Democratic-leaning district, and that the Democratic candidate, Joe Donnelly, was a strong candidate. Additionally, Bruce's campaign was hurt by the fact that he was associated with President George W. Bush, who was unpopular at the time.