NBC News political director Chuck Todd warned Friday that Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey may seek reelection.
Casey leads Republican candidate Dave McCormick by 3.9% on RealClearPolling average Four out of the last five polls conducted from September 17 to October 8 show Mr. Casey’s lead remaining at two points or less. Todd told MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell that McCormick appears to be emulating the ability of Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine to win a Senate seat despite losing that state. he said. (Related: ‘Warning signs are coming’: FOX News host, pollster reveal data showing Harris’ hemorrhaging among Hispanic supporters)
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“This is a race that I think – who can run against the president in a battleground state Senate race? We’ve seen — we’ve seen — states where you can break this mold where you can win a Senate seat while your opponent wins the president.” Todd said. “She got it done in 2020. McCormick has a lot of money. Casey continues to get squandered and something is missing from Casey this time. It feels — you feel it sometimes when you’re a candidate. There is something…”
“So Harris can win Pennsylvania, but do you think Casey can lose?” Mitchell asked Todd.
Former President Donald Trump currently leads Vice President Kamala Harris by 0.4% in the state. According to to the average of RealClearPolling.
“I think the Senate race is a little bit removed from the presidential race in that state,” Todd replied. “All things considered, I think Michigan and Wisconsin are only a point or two away from the president. The only place I think differently is Pennsylvania.”
While Republicans outnumber Democrats, senate49-47, four independents caucused with Democrats, giving them partisan control.
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