Playbook: “As predicted, some Republicans who dislike Walker no longer feel that voting for him is as existential anymore. Both Biden and Trump have decided to stay away, reducing the national circus-like nature of the race. And polls show a consistent Warnock lead: Of seven surveys released since early November, five showed a Warnock lead, one had the race tied, and one showed a 1-point Walker lead.”
“But the outcome will still have major implications. A 51-49 Senate means that committees will no longer have even memberships, making Chuck Schumer’s ’s attempts to get legislation and nominations to the floor easier. And the balance of power in the Democratic caucus will shift slightly to the left, denying Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) the extraordinary control he exercised in 2021 and 2022.”
