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Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

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Republicans are increasing campaign spending in traditionally red states to defend seats against Democratic challengers during the midterm elections. The party is reportedly becoming less optimistic about its prospects for success in November.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their chances in November, with aligned groups pumping money into reliably red states and candidates scrambling to distance themselves from unpopular White House policies. From Texas to Ohio and Alaska to Iowa, campaigns are grappling with a fed-up electorate that is sour on the president and...

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