Republicans’ 2014 Senate Edge Muddied by Shutdown Message
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The partial government shutdown may undermine Republicans’ edge in the 2014 campaign, harming a prime opportunity to win control of the U.S. Senate and protect their 32-seat House advantage.
Heading into the midterm elections, the political math favors Republicans. Democrats are defending seven Senate seats in politically competitive states compared with only two for their adversaries.