Senate Republicans struggle as candidates remain tied to unpopular Trump

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Senate Republicans face a crisis as President Trump's unpopularity endangers their majority, with four races shifting toward Democrats. The Cook Political Report has moved four Senate races toward Democrats, all in states that previously supported Trump. Candidates are reportedly unable to distance themselves from the former president. Unlike past elections, Republican candidates are "nailed" to Trump and cannot criticize him without risking damage, according to reporter Dave Weigel.


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