Thune Says GOP Can Hold Senate as 7 Races Stay Toss-Ups
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
Thune Says GOP Can Hold Senate as 7 Races Stay Toss-Ups
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
Summary
John Thune said Republicans still have a “really good shot” at keeping both chambers, even as forecasters increasingly see Democrats positioned to retake the House.
Seven Senate races are rated toss-ups by Cook, but House control looks shakier for Republicans because dozens of battleground districts have shifted toward Democrats amid Trump’s low approval ratings and economic strain.
Thune has spent the final weeks before the Nov. 3 election campaigning for GOP Senate candidates, arguing a Republican majority is essential to advancing Trump’s agenda and confirming judges and executive nominees.
A House flip without a Senate change would force Thune to deal with expected Democratic Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, a frequent rival in recent funding and shutdown fights.
Congress has functioned under split control before: the 2023-early 2025 divide produced 106 laws, versus 121 so far under the current Republican trifecta.
Beyond gridlock, could a split legislative structure unexpectedly foster more durable policies in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence and trade?
What hidden economic impacts could arise if upcoming budget negotiations stall and trigger partial closures of essential federal services?