GOP Senators Face Intraparty Backlash Over CampaignsGOP Complacency Puts Red-State Senate Seats at RiskWeak Senate Campaigns Put GOP’s Red-State Advantage at Risk
On November 2, Republicans criticized three Senate candidates for weak fundraising and late campaign efforts as they faced close races in Kansas and South Carolina and a potentially disappointing result in Mississippi.On November 2, Republicans faulted three Senate candidates for underfunded, late-starting campaigns, as Democrats made gains in Kansas and South Carolina and threatened to limit the GOP’s margin in Mississippi.On November 2, Republican operatives criticized three candidates for failing to fundraise and campaign effectively, putting pressure on incumbents in Kansas and Mississippi and the GOP’s South Carolina nominee.