Democrats Claw Back Ground In Fight For Senate Control

Touting Biden’s recent legislative achievements and decrying the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, Democratic Senate candidates see opportunity just as the general election season kicks into high-gear.

Another reason they are feeling optimistic? Many are running against Trump-backed nominees that even Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell appeared to acknowledge were risky picks for a general election.

This episode: political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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