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New Hampshire climbs the ranks of the Senate seats most likely to flip
cnn.com • • nation
Key Points:
- With seven weeks until Election Day, control of the US Senate remains uncertain, with Democrats aiming to flip key GOP seats and Republicans targeting a few blue-held states.
- Democrats are optimistic nationally due to President Trump's low approval rating (35%) and economic concerns, but recent polling in states like New Hampshire indicates they may need to defend some vulnerable seats.
- Nine states are pivotal in determining Senate control, with North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Alaska, New Hampshire, Texas, Iowa, and Georgia highlighted as the most competitive races.
- Republicans, energized by Trump’s involvement and substantial ad spending through groups like No Going Back PAC, are heavily investing in these battleground states to maintain or gain Senate seats.
- Key dynamics include economic issues such as high gas prices and trade wars, voter enthusiasm disparities favoring Democrats, and the influence of independent voters in swing states shaping the final outcome.
