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Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.

Par : Tim Balk
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.

© Christopher Lee for The New York Times

James Talarico, a Democrat, is trying win a Senate race in Texas after decades of disappointments for his party.
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Drawing on His Rust Belt Roots, Vance Campaigns for Republicans

Vice President JD Vance traveled to his hometown, Middletown, Ohio, and spoke at a steel factory where his grandfather once worked.

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Vice President JD Vance spoke at a factory in Middletown, Ohio, on Friday.
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Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates

At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.

© Aaron Blum for The New York Times

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Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone

The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has repeatedly pointed out the lack of Republican support to push through the strict voter identification legislation.
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Poll: Voters See Political Parties as More Extreme Than Their Own Candidates

In a New York Times/Siena poll of battleground states, national parties were seen as too far to the right or the left, while nominees were viewed as more moderate.

© John Tully for The New York Times

A wide gap between perception of political parties and individual candidates was revealed in several states, including Iowa, North Carolina and Maine.
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