Tue Jan 16, 2024 AT 10:03 AM EST
Senate Republicans are bullish that 2024 will conclude with former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the party back in the majority in the upper chamber after a four-year hiatus.
“People are over it with [President Joe Biden], and I just think that whoever we nominate is going to be well-positioned to win the presidency, and I think that bodes well for the Senate,” said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., Senate minority whip.
“The damage has been done by the Biden economy and Bidenflation has been profound,” said Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., chair of the Senate GOP’s campaign arm. “The average American has been hurt and has seen a significant pay cut in their paycheck. That’s not going away.”
Only 10 Republicans are defending seats this year, compared to 23 Democrats, including independents who caucus or vote with the majority party. Read Full Story