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Democrats still face an uphill battle to net four seats and take control of the Senate, but they see a path amid Trump’s poor ratings on the economy and concerns about health care.

Republican Party leaders are increasingly adopting a defensive posture in traditionally conservative states as voter frustration over rising prices and economic policies threatens their midterm prospects. Despite initial optimism about retaining control of the Senate, GOP officials are now redirecting significant resources to protect House and Senate seats in states that President Donald Trump won decisively in 2024. Since August 1, more than $110 million in advertising funds have been allocated to Republican-held districts, including many where Trump secured double-digit victories. The party's concerns are particularly acute in the Midwest, where tariffs and high diesel prices have created political headwinds for candidates like Ohio Senator Jon Husted. Republican strategists acknowledge that voter enthusiasm among their base is lagging, though they believe their substantial financial advantage can help offset this challenge. Internal polling indicates that Trump's approval ratings have declined in several deep-red states, prompting some candidates to distance themselves from certain administration policies. Two Senate candidates in Iowa and Michigan have already called for an end to the Iran war, citing economic pressures on their constituents. While Republicans maintain structural advantages in the Senate map and expect to benefit from recent redistricting efforts, economic concerns continue to dominate the political landscape. Party leaders are pursuing a dual strategy: privately urging the Trump administration to moderate some policies while simultaneously deploying financial resources across an expanding battlefield to prevent Democratic gains.

And the FCC’s lone Democrat accused the Trump administration of waging a “campaign of censorship and control.”

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The Michigan Republican will happily debate Abdul El-Sayed’s health care ideas. His own? Not so much.

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It should cling to any candidate he's supporting

It should cling to any candidate he's supporting

For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip four seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.

With four weeks to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the two Democrats held a debate in Grand Rapids hosted by WOOD-TV8