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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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Trump’s midterm prep includes travel blitz to key states with aim to highlight achievements

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Three Senate Races Shift Toward Democrats with Midterms 4 Weeks AwayMidterm elections are commonly viewed as a test of the political environment facing the party in power.

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Mike Johnson's midterm tour mocked by GOP analyst: ‘Who can contain their excitement?'House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) last-minute push to boost Republicans in key midterm races drew a mocking response Tuesday from conservative analyst Jonah Goldberg. Johnson is kicking off a campaign swing through Pennsylvania before heading to Michigan and Iowa, with additional stops planned later this month, CNN’s Jake Tapper noted on his show, “The…

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Planned Parenthood Votes adds $1M to ad campaigns in Maine, MichiganPlanned Parenthood is investing an additional $1 million in ad buys to boost Democratic Senate candidates in Maine and Michigan. The latest investment in the states by Planned Parenthood Votes — a super PAC affiliated with Planned Parenthood — will fund digital ad campaigns targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.)....

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GOP insiders 'freaking out' over Trump's latest antics as midterm 'bloodbath' nears: CNNRepublican operatives fear a midterm "bloodbath" as some blame President Donald Trump's shenanigans, including doxxing a GOP senator seeking reelection. CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes reported Tuesday on "Erin Burnett OutFront" that she has spoken with a number of Republican operatives, many of them involved in key races, conducting polling…

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Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 yearsAs the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is increasingly playing defense over its yearslong grip on state governments. That’s particularly true for gubernatorial elections, as Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. Currently, Republicans boast a 26-24…

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