NBC is forecasting that the Senate could be blue in 2020. On Meet The Press, the general conclusion was that “The Senate suddenly looks like it’s up for grabs in 2020 Democrats need to net only four seats to get to a 51-49 majority in the Senate, and the list of seats that Republicans need…

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In an astonishing development, the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted to defy Trump and overturn his declaration of a national emergency. This is the first time since 2016 that at least some Republican Senators have united with their Democratic counterparts to oppose Trump. It is important not to over-stress the importance of the vote. First, Trump…

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The perfect is the enemy of the good. ~ Old Italian aphorism             Democrats have a small chance to become the Senate majority party after the November 6 elections. The Senate balance is currently 51/49 (Republican/Democrat, including two Independents, who caucus Democratic). So, we badly need to win at least two GOP seats, without any…

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