Republicans’ chances at winning the Senate just skyrocketed
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Senate GOP primary win last night moves Republicans one step closer to winning control of the Senate in November. Justice’s victory all but guarantees Republicans will flip the seat in the ruby-red state currently held by retiring Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III, giving them a minimum of 50 seats after the election. Democrats have no room for error: They are defending eight seats Republicans have a shot at winning.
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