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Kathianne
08-26-2015, 09:17 AM
Are the concerns justified? We're talking general election, not primaries. Does holding a majority even matter?:

http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/251849-republicans-worry-trump-will-hurt-senate-chances


Republicans worry Donald Trump will hurt their Senate chances By Ben Kamisar (http://thehill.com/author/ben-kamisar) - 08/25/15 06:00 AM EDT

Republicans are increasingly worried that Donald Trump’s candidacy will hurt the party’s quest to maintain the Senate majority in 2016.


The real estate mogul’s controversial comments on immigration could cause a trickle-down effect and haunt Republican Senate candidates, party strategists say.

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Here's Sabato's predictions as of 8/25:

http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate/

Black Diamond
08-26-2015, 09:23 AM
It matters in that we have a firewall against passing something crazy like Obamacare

Perianne
08-26-2015, 09:25 AM
Well, if Trump wins the presidency, then it shouldn't matter.

tailfins
08-26-2015, 09:53 AM
It would hand the Nevada seat to the Democrats.

Tyr-Ziu Saxnot
08-26-2015, 09:55 AM
Those that truly and dearly hate him will by and large continue while those that wisely support him despite his imperfections will continue to do so IMHO.
The lousy dems problem is that he is winning more people over to his side everyday! Thank God...:beer:-TYR

Tyr-Ziu Saxnot
08-26-2015, 09:56 AM
It would hand the Nevada seat to the Democrats.

And how do you divine that??? -Tyr

tailfins
08-26-2015, 10:01 AM
And how do you divine that??? -Tyr

After pondering your question, maybe not.


With polled Hispanics, Presidential Candidate Trump received 31.4%, higher than his overall performance of 27.7%. The only other Presidential Candidate to receive double digit support by Hispanics is Scott Walker with 11.4%.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trump-leads-nevada-poll-with-overwhelming-hispanic-support-300114592.html