Scoop: "Delusional" Senate forecast rattles Sea Island retreat
Summary
A pollster told Republican Senate donors and staff that they could gain one more Senate seat in the upcoming November midterms, but many at the event were skeptical. Republican leaders admit the election will be difficult, and the party is seeking extra funds to help in key states.Key Facts
- The pollster, Erik Iverson, said Republicans might gain one Senate seat in the 2024 midterms.
- Many attendees at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) retreat in Georgia did not believe this forecast.
- Republicans feel the overall mood is cautious or pessimistic about their chances.
- Iverson pointed out that in 2022, Democrats gained a Senate seat even though President Biden was unpopular.
- The retreat gathered major GOP donors, senators, and senior staff to discuss election strategies.
- Iverson shared messages Republicans could use about gas prices and data centers to appeal to swing voters.
- Key Senate Republicans, including Majority Leader John Thune, have said the 2024 Senate race will be tough.
- The NRSC is asking donors for $9 million to support races in Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio, states won by President Trump in 2024.
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