The Senate: Here’s What You Need to Know, by Douglas Andrews

By now, most prognosticators are picking the Republicans to retake the House. That’s a safe bet. Much more uncertain, though — and no less important — is the Senate. But even there, with each passing day, Republican prospects continue to improve.

It would sure help, though, if Mitch McConnell and Mitt Romney would get on board rather than actively working to sabotage their party’s chances.

For example, why is Minority Leader McConnell not pumping money into the campaign of Arizona Republican Blake Masters? It’s a rhetorical question. Masters has criticized McConnell and is endorsed by Donald Trump, and McConnell’s Trump derangement continues to get the best of him. Masters has closed the gap with incumbent Democrat Mark Kelly to the point where Fox News now considers it a toss-up, and he mopped the floor with Kelly in last week’s debate. …

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