Complex sentence: On November 19,2008, MSNBC reported that national polls were showing Carmouche 10 points ahead in the traditionally Republican District 4; noting, Carmouche is "a social conservative with strong law and order credentials".
Split into simpler sentences: On November 19,2008, MSNBC reported that national polls were showing Carmouche 10 points ahead in the traditionally Republican District 4. However, Carmouche is "a social conservative with strong law and order credentials".