Republican presidential nominee vows ‘no rematch’ before election after he was widely judged to have lost first debateThe presidential race may be anyone’s to lose, but the GOP has long been viewed as the favorite to take the Senate back in November.The Democrats have a 51-49 majority in the chamber, but are almost certain to lose one seat due to West Virginia senator Joe Manchin’s retirement. Their only hope of keeping control next year is to win the re-election of senators representing red states Montana and Ohio, or pick up seats in Texas and Florida, both Republican territory. Even if they manage to win 50 seats, a Donald Trump victory would make them the minority party, as JD Vance would cast the tie-breaking vote to put the GOP in control. Continue reading…
Republican presidential nominee vows ‘no rematch’ before election after he was widely judged to have lost first debate
The presidential race may be anyone’s to lose, but the GOP has long been viewed as the favorite to take the Senate back in November.
The Democrats have a 51-49 majority in the chamber, but are almost certain to lose one seat due to West Virginia senator Joe Manchin’s retirement. Their only hope of keeping control next year is to win the re-election of senators representing red states Montana and Ohio, or pick up seats in Texas and Florida, both Republican territory. Even if they manage to win 50 seats, a Donald Trump victory would make them the minority party, as JD Vance would cast the tie-breaking vote to put the GOP in control.
