Tuesday’s Cook Political Report ratings increased Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde’s odds against Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, turning the race in favor of Republicans.
Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election and campaign watcher, said: shifted Rating for wisconsin The Senate seat is a toss-up from lean Democrats. Recent opinion polls show that Hovde remains deficitThat said, Republicans are starting to narrow the lead over Democratic incumbents, which could give them the advantage they need to regain the lead over Democratic incumbents. senate majority. (Related article: ‘It’s time to close the gap’: Republican Senate hopefuls are falling behind Trump – but there’s still a path to victory)
“After 25 years in Washington, Tammy Baldwin has become the quintessential D.C. politician, voting in line with failed Biden policies,” said Tate Mitchell, a spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. , hiding the stock trades of its Wall Street partners from voters.” said In a statement. “The people of Wisconsin are ready for change and Eric Hovde has momentum.”
CHICAGO, IL – AUGUST 22: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) arrives on stage on the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, IL. and give a speech. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“Wisconsin is a must-win state, and the National Republican Party just spent an additional $17 million to help Eric Hovde win his Senate seat.” Baldwin Campaign said “Republican’s last-minute ad blitz is setting things in motion,” he said in a post on X on Tuesday. (Related: Cook Political Report delivers more bad news for vulnerable Democratic senators)
Baldwin, who has served in the Senate since 2013, defeated Republican challenger Tommy Thompson. 2012 Republican challenger Leah Vukmil wins by 5.6% 2018 Increased by 10.8%. Despite Baldwin’s winning streak, Hovde is trailing the incumbent by just five points. According to Research Co.’s October poll
Born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, Hovde is an entrepreneur who has campaigned to secure the southern border, control inflation, and lower health care costs. According to Go to his website. former president donald trump approved Hovde in April and since then ran a campaign With him in Wisconsin. (Related: ‘They’re being exploited by Democrats’: Trump caused seismic shifts among blue-collar voters)
President Trump: “Eric Hovde is running strongly in Wisconsin Senate race” said In an August Truth Social post. “He has my full and complete support and has done so from the beginning. Wisconsin, let’s go out and vote – go for Eric!!!”
Mr. Hovde and Mr. Baldwin discussion October 18th, less than one month from the voting date.
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