Candidates matter. I think the Republicans have nominated candidates in many of these races that ought to have been easier races for Republicans, who appealed to a Trumpy Republican party in the primaries but have less appeal across the general electorate.
Mitch McConnell emphasizes the importance of candidate selection for Republican success in elections.
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You’re right to expect your representatives to work hard for you. And part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work.
When I first attended forty-two years ago, Fancy Farm was a pretty lonely place to be a Republican.
So I hate that I’ll miss the fun this year, but I’m sending my best wishes to the St. Jerome community for a successful picnic.
Part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work.
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