Democrats Face Tough Senate Path Despite Strong Midterm Polls

Strong polls are fueling Democratic optimism, but Republican spending and races in states that heavily favored Trump complicate their Senate prospects.

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Democrats Face Tough Senate Path Despite Strong Midterm Polls

Democrats are growing more hopeful about the midterm elections as strong polling bolsters their outlook. But winning the Senate could remain difficult.

Republicans are outspending Democrats, creating a financial disadvantage for the party despite its encouraging poll numbers.

Democrats are also seeking to compete in states that backed President Trump by wide margins, adding a challenge to their bid for Senate control.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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