Surging Democrats expand Senate targets to GOP states President Donald Trump's sagging popularity is creating opportunities for Senate Democratic candidates in Republican-leaning states where they normally wouldn't be competitiveFILE - In this May 19, 2020, file photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., attends a press conference after meeting with Senate Republicans at their weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)FILE - In this May 19, 2020, file photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., attends a press conference after meeting with Senate Republicans at their weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington. Democrats have at least a puncher’s chance of grabbing Republican-held seats in four states Trump won by double digits: Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky and South Carolina. They argue that Trump's name on the ballot will give Senate candidates in Republican states a major edge and say they're spending there because Democrats are raising sums that can't be ignored. Republicans are eyeing Alaska, where GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan's likely opponent is Al Gross, an independent with Democratic support.

Source: ABC News July 18, 2020 04:41 UTC