Sights on the Senate
Politics | Democrats hoping to take control of the U.S. Senate face formidable odds
by Henry Olsen
Posted 3/15/18, 02:48 pm
Most news stories about the midterm elections focus on Republican weaknesses. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are low, Republicans trail in the generic ballot, and enthusiasm among Democrats seems likely to boost their turnout. Despite these factors, there is one ray of sunshine for the GOP: the U.S. Senate. Both polling and historical analysis suggest Republicans could gain seats there even as the party generally suffers a downturn.