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Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate — James Talarico | ChamberLight
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NRSC chair Tim Scott told Republican senators the party is in a “fight for our lives” but still sees a path to holding the Senate. He said the campaign arm will concentrate future spending on close races as Republicans face political headwinds.
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People in this story 18 Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, making the case for the party’s Senate strategy.
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Democratic Senate nominee in Texas, running against Ken Paxton.
Democratic senator in Georgia seeking reelection, with most polls cited showing him ahead.
Republican senator seeking reelection in Maine, a seat described as vulnerable.
President whose approval ratings and the political environment are described as headwinds for Republicans.
Former president mentioned in a comparison with the 2022 midterms.
Republican Senate nominee in North Carolina, where polls show Cooper with an edge.
Republican House member and Senate nominee challenging Jon Ossoff in Georgia.
Republican senator from North Carolina who is retiring.
Republican Senate nominee in New Hampshire and a former senator.
Vice president, described as the Senate tie-breaker.
Democratic nominee in Michigan; Republicans hope to benefit from divisions after his nomination.
Republican Senate candidate in Minnesota facing Peggy Flanagan.
Minnesota lieutenant governor and Democratic Senate candidate; the roster lists a different first name.
Republican Senate candidate in Texas who defeated John Cornyn in the primary.
Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina, where polls show him with an edge.
Democratic Senate candidate challenging Susan Collins in Maine.
Republican senator defeated by Ken Paxton in the Texas primary.
Democratic senator in Georgia seeking reelection, with most polls cited showing him ahead.
Republican senator seeking reelection in Maine, a seat described as vulnerable.
President whose approval ratings and the political environment are described as headwinds for Republicans.
SHOW 13 MORE SHOW FEWER Former president mentioned in a comparison with the 2022 midterms.
Republican Senate nominee in North Carolina, where polls show Cooper with an edge.
Republican House member and Senate nominee challenging Jon Ossoff in Georgia.
Republican senator from North Carolina who is retiring.
Republican Senate nominee in New Hampshire and a former senator.
Vice president, described as the Senate tie-breaker.
Democratic nominee in Michigan; Republicans hope to benefit from divisions after his nomination.
Republican Senate candidate in Minnesota facing Peggy Flanagan.
MF Minnesota lieutenant governor and Democratic Senate candidate; the roster lists a different first name.
KP Republican Senate candidate in Texas who defeated John Cornyn in the primary.
RC Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina, where polls show him with an edge.
TJ Democratic Senate candidate challenging Susan Collins in Maine.
Republican senator defeated by Ken Paxton in the Texas primary.
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