Take a page from the slim volume, Mitch McConnell’s Words of Wisdom: “Never fall in love with the Senate map.” Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report asks whether the Senate midterm races are good or bad news. While we may know how many Senate Democrats and Republicans are up for re-election this cycle, there are still many unknowns – late-breaking scandals, messy primaries, even major health crises – can turn what seems a safe bet into risky business.
Walter examines whether Democrats should be optimistic about holding onto the Senate, or whether that positive outlook may be premature.
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