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GOP Doubts About Georgia and North Carolina Have Republicans Shifting Focus in Battle for Senate

ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate. But hopes of winning the two states have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections.

Sources (1)+15 copies· Sep 29, 4:03 AM to Sep 29, 3:33 PM

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U.S. News & World Report· Sep 29, 4:03 AMGOP Doubts About Georgia and North Carolina Have Republicans Shifting Focus in Battle for SenateAlso ran in Baltimore Sun, Boulder Daily Camera, Hartford Courant, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, Reading Eagle, SFGATE, San Diego Union-Tribune, Santa Ana Orange County Register, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Boston Herald, The Dallas Morning News, The Mercury News, WDIV ClickOnDetroit

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'It’s about winning'Moderate Democrats appear to have shown an aversion to stumping with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as the midterm homestretch kicks into gear, raising questions about the Bronx and Queens rep's clout beyond the lefty base.

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Thune says Iran war trumps 'everything else' in midterm warning to RepublicansThune said “a lot” of Senate races are a “jump ball,” as he noted that affordability issues and energy costs are affecting campaigns.

Washington Examiner10d agoWhole story →

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Report: Rand Paul's conservative colleagues resent his consistently critical attitudeThe Kentucky Republican's approach to traditionally bipartisan work has reportedly frustrated his Senate colleagues.

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Full List of Republicans Speaking Out Against Taxpayer-Funded Trump AdsRepresentative Thomas Massie from Kentucky compared the pro-Trump adverts to what would be seen in "banana republics."

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Worried about the president’s response to midterms | LetterI am concerned that our country may face an unprecedented danger this Nov. 4 — worse than Jan. 6, 2021. President Trump is obsessed with voter fraud, which we know is rare. It is easy for me to imagine Republicans losing Congress and Trump urging his heavily armed loyalists to violence. I would hope that […]

Portland Press Herald10d agoWhole story →

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The extraordinary amount of money pouring into the midterm electionsHow much is too much?

The Washington Post21h agoWhole story →

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Most U.S. Voters Want Stricter AI Rules. Many Say Trump And Congress Are Falling Short.A new poll found 84% of registered voters see AI as a threat to American workers, while majorities want tighter government oversight.

International Business Times21h agoWhole story →

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Trump Keeps Giving Ominous Warnings About a Midterm 'Surprise.' Election Experts Say Whatever It Is, They're ReadyWith the 2026 midterm elections less than a month away, President Donald Trump keeps teasing that his administration has a "surprise" in store, a message that led many to fear a new attempt to subvert what are projected to be heavy losses by Republicans. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, bragging about his rally crowd sizes, Trump cryptically urged…

Common Dreams21h agoWhole story →

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GOP stomachs reality that redistricting math may not save them in midtermsLast year, when top GOP operatives brainstormed ways to defy historical trends pointing to a blue wave and hold onto the House, one of their top strategic bets was redistricting.

New York Post19h agoWhole story →

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Dems optimistic about Senate as GOP remains confident in Trump’s baseTrump is counting on loyal supporters to carry the party to victory, urging them to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.”

NewsNation19h agoWhole story →

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