First on CNN: Memo says GOP competitive in five more Senate races

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CNN:

Ashley Killough

4/18/14

 

Washington (CNN) – The National Republican Senatorial Committee, a group tasked with getting Republicans elected to the Senate, believes Republicans have expanded the 2014 playing field with five more contested races as the GOP seeks to retake control of the chamber.

 

In a memo released to consultants Friday morning, NRSC political director Ward Baker writes that Republicans have become competitive in Colorado, New Hampshire, Virginia, Oregon and Minnesota since the start of the year.

That's in addition to nearly 10 Senate seats the NRSC has been aggressively targeting.

 

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The NRSC has already had been trying to take down vulnerable incumbents in red or purple states, such Democratic Sens. Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Mark Begich of Alaska, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Mark Pryor of Arkansas.

Republicans also feel confident about their chances in races in South Dakota, West Virginia, and Montana—states where Republicans would gain seats. The NRSC feels the GOP has also picked up momentum in open races in Michigan and Iowa.

 

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