GOP has ‘best map’ in decade, can win Senate, says campaign chief

Montana Sen. Steve Daines (R), the Senate Republican campaign director, said Republicans have their best chance in recent times to win a Senate majority in 2024.

“The good news is we have the best map we've had in a decade,” Daines said this week. remarks Before the luncheon of the Ripon Society, a conservative think tank.

“This is an opportunity for us to win the U.S. Senate race. We're more than halfway through this cycle and already halfway through the majority. We need two seats to win the majority,” Daines said. said.

The Montana Republican listed nine states where he sees a chance for Republicans to gain Senate seats. That includes West Virginia, where Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is not seeking re-election.

Daines praised Tim Sheehy, a “great newcomer” in Montana, where Republicans are seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, and controversial incumbent Kali Lake in Arizona. praised Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who is still uncertain whether she will run for re-election. Independent.

Daines also pointed to Senate seats in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and New Mexico as up for grabs.

But Daines also warned that “don't fall in love with this map,” as Republican candidates face “very strong incumbent Democratic senators who know how to win in red states.” He pointed out that there was.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), which Daines chairs, said it remains neutral in Ohio, where Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is facing multiple Republican challengers, but Daines He said he believes they are “all capable of defeating the Republican Party.” Current position.

NRSC is focusing its 2024 recruiting efforts on candidate quality and striving to play a more active role in ensuring candidates win competitive races in the fall.

“We want to get someone who can actually win a general election and who can appeal to the independent middle class that will decide the outcome of the election,” Daines said.

Daines also said the NRSC is working with and “assisting” former President Trump as he seeks to return to the White House in 2024.