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Discussion: Republicans are confident of winning back Senate
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Republicans are confident of winning back Senate
Here's a breakdown of the key races polled by Harper:
Alaska: Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Begich trails both possible GOP candidates, Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell and former Commissioner for the Department of Natural Resources Dan Sullivan, by six points each(47-41). Begich is also upside-down in his job-approval rating, at 41-47.
Arkansas: Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton leads incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Pryor 42-36. Pryor's job approval sits at an upside-down 37-40.
Louisiana: Incumbent Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu is in a virtual tie (down 45-44) to U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy. Moreover, only 40% approve of how she's handling her job, while 51% disapprove.
Michigan: Republican and former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land leads Democratic U.S. Rep. Gary Peters 42-37 in the race to fill Sen. Carl Levin's (D) seat. President Barack Obama's approval rating in Michigan is only 38%, but he carried the state 54-45 in 2012.
Montana: Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Daines leads Democrat Lt. Gov. John Walsh (who was just appointed to fill Sen. Max Baucus' seat on Friday) by 14 points (43-29). Another possible Democratic candidate, former Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger, trails 43-32. Walsh and Bohlinger are tied in a Democratic primary matchup.
North Carolina: Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan is locked in a tie with likely GOP candidate and North Carolina Rep. Thom Tillis. Only 36% approve of her job performance, while 49% disapprove. Obama's approval rating is also underwater (43-51), as is support for the Affordable Care Act (39-52).
New Hampshire: Democratic incumbent Sen. Jean Shaheen leads former Sen. Scott Brown 40-35 in a hypothetical matchup. She's viewed favorably among New Hampshire voters, but Obama's horrible approval-to-disapproval split (35-57) and Obamacare's split (32-60) bring her down.
These polls don't tell the complete story. A Crossroads spokesman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment as to whether the group had commissioned polls in Georgia or Kentucky, two states currently held by Republicans where Democrats have a chance for pickup opportunities.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/polls...#ixzz2swxxKiFE
can't wait for the meltdowns, what's obama going to do now when both chambers are controlled by republicans 
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Louisiana and North Carolina will DEFINITELY stay Democratic. Arkansas probably will too.
And us Dems will give the Republic***s a run for their money in Georgia and Kentucky, where we have chances to snatch them seats.
Sorry Repubs, the USA voted for Obama twice. Have fun with all the vetoes he'll make in his last two years in office as he no longer gives a ****. 
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why is this reported 
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Originally posted by Euan
Louisiana and North Carolina will DEFINITELY stay Democratic. Arkansas probably will too.
And us Dems will give the Republic***s a run for their money in Georgia and Kentucky, where we have chances to snatch them seats.
Sorry Repubs, the USA voted for Obama twice. Have fun with all the vetoes he'll make in his last two years in office as he no longer gives a ****. 
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    girl arkansas is going republican, lol. cant wait for ur meltdown in november though 
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Originally posted by kyleaustin
According to the polls, which were conducted by the right-leaning Harper Polling, Republicans hold leads in five of seven key U.S. Senate races. The other races are either tied or show room for growth from GOP candidates.
The automated surveys from Harper show Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.) trailing their Republican opponents. Republicans also lead open races with Democratic retirements in Montana and Michigan.
Republicans need to swing six seats — while holding onto their own seats — to take back control of the Senate. Doing so would give the GOP full control over both chambers of Congress.
Here's a breakdown of the key races polled by Harper:
Alaska: Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Begich trails both possible GOP candidates, Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell and former Commissioner for the Department of Natural Resources Dan Sullivan, by six points each(47-41). Begich is also upside-down in his job-approval rating, at 41-47.
Arkansas: Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton leads incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Pryor 42-36. Pryor's job approval sits at an upside-down 37-40.
Louisiana: Incumbent Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu is in a virtual tie (down 45-44) to U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy. Moreover, only 40% approve of how she's handling her job, while 51% disapprove.
Michigan: Republican and former Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land leads Democratic U.S. Rep. Gary Peters 42-37 in the race to fill Sen. Carl Levin's (D) seat. President Barack Obama's approval rating in Michigan is only 38%, but he carried the state 54-45 in 2012.
Montana: Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Daines leads Democrat Lt. Gov. John Walsh (who was just appointed to fill Sen. Max Baucus' seat on Friday) by 14 points (43-29). Another possible Democratic candidate, former Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger, trails 43-32. Walsh and Bohlinger are tied in a Democratic primary matchup.
North Carolina: Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan is locked in a tie with likely GOP candidate and North Carolina Rep. Thom Tillis. Only 36% approve of her job performance, while 49% disapprove. Obama's approval rating is also underwater (43-51), as is support for the Affordable Care Act (39-52).
New Hampshire: Democratic incumbent Sen. Jean Shaheen leads former Sen. Scott Brown 40-35 in a hypothetical matchup. She's viewed favorably among New Hampshire voters, but Obama's horrible approval-to-disapproval split (35-57) and Obamacare's split (32-60) bring her down.
These polls don't tell the complete story. A Crossroads spokesman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment as to whether the group had commissioned polls in Georgia or Kentucky, two states currently held by Republicans where Democrats have a chance for pickup opportunities.
It also didn't poll in Iowa, where a recent Quinnipiac University poll showed Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley leading all potential GOP challengers.
But if Republicans hold onto all their seats, they would only likely need to win four of the seven key races polled above. Republicans are already very likely to win open Senate seats in South Dakota and West Virginia, deep red states where long-time Democratic incumbents are retiring.
"A path to victory is clearly there. Incumbent democrats are weak across the board, and the crop of Republicans is stronger than it has been in a decade," Crossroads spokesman Jonathan Collegio said in a memo.
"Obamacare, designed to help float all boats, has instead become a millstone around the neck of every Democrat incumbent. And the national atmosphere is weakening for Democrats each day."
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/polls...#ixzz2swxxKiFE
can't wait for the meltdowns, what's obama going to do now when both chambers are controlled by republicans 
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That's the WHOLE article. This is what we DON'T do.
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Welp.  this gon be a mess
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*braces for the ATRLers pretending to have political opinions*
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Originally posted by Ace Reject
That's the WHOLE article. This is what we DON'T do.
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what?  thanks for the 2 points though  i did nothing wrong lol
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Originally posted by Ace Reject
That's the WHOLE article. This is what we DON'T do.
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lmao 
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It doesn't matter. The decision mostly still comes down to Obama at the end of the day anyways.
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At least he pushed Obamacare right into his first term
Brace yourselves for two years of obstructive politics. Democracy ha ugly face.
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Originally posted by Melquiades
At least he pushed Obamacare right into his first term
Brace yourselves for two years of obstructive politics. Democracy ha ugly face.
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Two MORE years, you mean. This has been going on a while now 
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Originally posted by Melquiades
At least he pushed Obamacare right into his first term
Brace yourselves for two years of obstructive politics. Democracy ha ugly face.
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nobody wants obamacare its going to hurt him
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Originally posted by Euan
Louisiana and North Carolina will DEFINITELY stay Democratic. Arkansas probably will too.
And us Dems will give the Republic***s a run for their money in Georgia and Kentucky, where we have chances to snatch them seats.
Sorry Repubs, the USA voted for Obama twice. Have fun with all the vetoes he'll make in his last two years in office as he no longer gives a ****. 
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As a North Carolinian,I wouldn't bet too much on Hagan keeping her seat.Both Hagan and Burr leave sour tastes on many North Carolinians' palate.I've seen liberals saying they will not even vote for Hagan due to lack of concern and conservatives won't even TOUCH her.Still,I would rather her win than some of the competition because some of these candidates are
Clay Aiken could have a chance at a seat in the house if he plays his cards right because Renee Elmers is a ****ing idiot.He has to appeal to that district and it ain't an easy job for someone like him to do.
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Oh, you again.
EDIT: Wait, Michigan has a chance at becoming Republican 
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Hillary is still going to win the next election. 
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Oh, you again.
EDIT: Wait, Michigan has a chance at becoming Republican 
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Yes its shocking nobody thought so
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Republicans are so lucky we have a two party system. They've done nothing to earn voters back. People are just voting for them b/c they are the alternative.
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Originally posted by BlueTimberwolf
Republicans are so lucky we have a two party system. They've done nothing to earn voters back. People are just voting for them b/c they are the alternative.
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Mad though? Obama is so unpopular not even democrats want him campaigning for them
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Originally posted by Igrt
As a North Carolinian,I wouldn't bet too much on Hagan keeping her seat.Both Hagan and Burr leave sour tastes on many North Carolinians' palate.I've seen liberals saying they will not even vote for Hagan due to lack of concern and conservatives won't even TOUCH her.Still,I would rather her win than some of the competition because some of these candidates are
Clay Aiken could have a chance at a seat in the house if he plays his cards right because Renee Elmers is a ****ing idiot.He has to appeal to that district and it ain't an easy job for someone like him to do.
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I totally agree shes going to have a hard time winning it will be close.
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