Trump Teases Kansas Rally as Democrats Threaten 107-Year GOP Stronghold
Summary
President Donald Trump is planning a rally to support Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, where a Democrat currently leads in polls. The Senate seat has been held by Republicans since 1919, but recent surveys show the race is competitive ahead of the midterm elections.Key Facts
- President Trump called Senator Roger Marshall one of his favorite senators while promoting a rally in Kansas.
- Democrat Adam Hamilton is slightly ahead of Marshall in recent polls about three weeks before Election Day.
- The Kansas Senate seat has been held by Republicans for over 100 years, making it the longest GOP stronghold in the U.S.
- Senator Marshall is a doctor and is being criticized by Hamilton’s campaign for his healthcare record and billing practices.
- Hamilton is a pastor at the largest United Methodist Church in the country and is running as a Democrat challenging Marshall.
- The Cook Political Report changed the Kansas Senate race rating from Lean Republican to Toss Up, showing it is now competitive.
- Trump accused Hamilton of supporting high taxes, open borders, and mishandling abuse allegations at his church, which Hamilton denies.
- Republicans currently have narrow majorities in both the House and Senate ahead of the midterm elections.
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