ADThe Senate is currently evenly divided at 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans, with Vice President Harris holding the tiebreaking vote. Democrats are also eyeing another potential pickup in Wisconsin, a state President Biden won, where GOP Sen. Ron Johnson is facing a tough reelection bid. ADWithin hours of Shelby’s retirement announcement Monday, the Alabama race was already looking like a Republican free-for-all. and Republican Primary support through the roof.”Other more establishment candidates were also said to be looking at the race. In 2018, Republicans had three Senate retirements and Democrats had none, yet Republicans added to their majority, he said.

Source: Washington Post February 08, 2021 16:52 UTC