(THE HILL) — “Republicans hold just 51 seats in the Senate, which means Democrats could flip control of the chamber with a net gain of two seats.”
Republicans worried about holding on to their Senate majority are trying to convince three lawmakers to reconsider their decisions and run for the upper chamber.
Reps. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) are being encouraged to launch Senate bids after initially passing on those races, while Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) is hearing calls to put off his retirement and run for reelection.
The last-minute maneuvering suggests the GOP primary fields may not be settled just eight months before the November midterm elections and highlights an increasing nervousness among Republicans that their Senate majority — once seen as nearly invincible — may be at risk.
Click to continue reading. By Scott Wong and Lisa Hagen – 02/15/18