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Midterm Midterms: Senate Control Hinges on Unwanted Nominees

Updated 2026-10-23 04:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) face challenges with nominees they did not want. The situation highlights the unpredictable nature of midterms for both parties.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) are living out their midterm nightmares — with nominees they didn't want and former colleagues they no longer control.</
2026-10-23 04:31 UTC
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