GOP’s ‘rubberstamp’ of Trump puts US Senate in play, Dem campaign chair says

U.S. Senate Democrats believe they could gain up to six seats in the upcoming midterm elections. DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand cited the president's low approval ratings and international conflict as key factors. These projections come despite Republican leads in fundraising and polling in several states.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats believe they could pick up as many as six seats following this November’s midterm elections, despite Republicans having better fundraising numbers and break-even polling in several states. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Kirsten Gillibrand said during a sit-down interview Tuesday that the president’s low approval ratings and the ongoing war […]
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