Senate Democrats Pour in Millions to Defeat Ted Cruz, Rick Scott
- Party’s hopes to keep majority hinge on scoring an upset win
- Pivot comes as polls show Montana’s Tester behind Sheehy
Rick Scott and Ted Cruz
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Senate Democrats announced Thursday they are spending millions to defeat Ted Cruz in Texas and Rick Scott in Florida, where polls have shown the incumbents surprisingly vulnerable.
“Senate Democrats are expanding the map and going on offense,” said Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Senator Gary Peters. The Michigan Democrat had previously said the party was eyeing the seats for pickup but noted that both states are expensive to campaign in.