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Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as Senate Republicans push to hold on to majority
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to visit multiple key Senate race states, including North Carolina, Nebraska, and Florida, to support GOP candidates and participate in fundraising ahead of the midterms.
- Thune recently campaigned in Georgia with Rep. Mike Collins and attended fundraising events in New York, emphasizing his willingness to help where useful but also to step back if not needed.
- Despite criticism from the party's right wing and former President Trump, Thune maintains a pragmatic approach to endorsements, noting they may be less helpful in primaries but more relevant in general elections.
- Senate Republicans have raised over $500 million to defend their 53-seat majority amid increasingly competitive races influenced by ongoing issues like the Iran war and voter concerns about affordability.
- Thune characterizes the Senate race as a "jump ball," expressing cautious optimism about maintaining the majority depending on the outcomes of close contests and effective campaign execution in the final weeks.
