Outspent and under siege in a hostile political climate, U.S. Republicans are forced to save embattled incumbents in an effort to hold down expected Democratic gains in the House and Senate on Tuesday, CNN reported Monday,
With the election imminent, Senate Republicans threw their remaining resources into protecting endangered lawmakers in Georgia, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Oregon, according to the report.
Meanwhile House Republicans were forced to put money into what should be secure Republican territory in Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and Wyoming.
Sensing an extraordinary opportunity to expand their numbers in both the House and Senate, Democrats were spending freely on television advertising across the campaign map.
Senate Democrats were active in nine states where Republicans are running for re-election.
House Democrats, meanwhile, bought advertising in 63 districts, twice the number of districts where Republicans bought advertisements and helped candidates.
Trying to capitalize on economic uncertainty, House Democrats are taking aim at vacant seats and incumbents in suburban and even more outlying areas -- the traditional foundation of Republican power in the House.
The same is true for Senate Democratic candidates, who are seeking to nail down swing counties outside urban centers and move the party toward a 60-vote majority.
That majority could overcome a filibuster, if party leaders could hold the votes together.
While electing a new president, U.S. voters will also elect all435 Representatives and 33 Senators on Nov. 4.
Source:Xinhua
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