Justice Antonin Scalia’s death has put Supreme Court politics at the top of the Senate agenda — to the detriment of vulnerable Republican senators running for reelection in blue states.
Donald Trump has coasted to big victories in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, strengthening his position as the pole-setter in the Republican presidential race.
It’s a nightmare scenario for GOP senators clinging to their majority.
“I think they’re very concerned if they’re up for reelection,” said former New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg (R).
“I imagine [Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)] is more than concerned because clearly Trump at this time is not going to carry swing states,” Gregg added.
“I’m thinking of New Hampshire, for example.”
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