Senate Republicans weigh whether to keep investing in North Carolina and Georgia races
With the majority on the line and the battleground map expanding, hard choices may be coming soon.
Senate Republicans are contemplating whether to continue funding their campaigns in North Carolina and Georgia as they plan their strategy to maintain control of the Senate. These two southern states once served as the foundation of Republicans' Senate majorities, but recent low approval ratings for President Donald Trump have weakened their candidates' chances in those states.
Some party members argue that resources should be directed towards races with a higher probability of success, such as Michigan, New Hampshire, Iowa, Ohio, and Alaska. While the party's internal division remains, some Republicans like Sen. John Thune are still considering traveling to Georgia to support Rep. Mike Collins against Sen. Jon Ossoff.
However, Thune acknowledges the challenges, stating that North Carolina and Georgia are "margin-of-error races" with difficult odds. Despite the odds, both parties typically remain committed to these races until the very end, especially for incumbents facing uphill battles.
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