Democrats are increasingly fearful that they are squandering a chance to flip a Senate seat in Ohio, a state that according to polls remains close four weeks from Election Day.
, as a party-line voter beholden to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. But even the Schumer-aligned Senate Majority PAC, a major presence in other states key to determining partisan control of the chamber, has been largely absent from Ohio.
Ryan said the lack of national spending hasn’t frustrated him and that Vance, because of the largesse behind him, would owe more favors if he wins.Others are more willing to raise complaints on Ryan’s behalf.about tight polling numbers last week, he noted how Ryan “has defended his lead with no outside spending from national Dem groups.”
Another Democratic operative who is closely watching the race was blunt when asked about the lack of Democratic funding.This year’s Senate map presents tough decisions for leaders of both parties. Democrats, who control the 50-50 chamber with Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote, are playing defense in Arizona, Georgia and Nevada — close contests, all.
The state is not entirely off the national radar for Democrats. Guy Cecil, the chair of Priorities USA, a major Democratic super PAC,late last month to “Give what you can” to Ryan. A spokesperson for the group said that Priorities is monitoring the race but had no announcements about plans to get involved financially. Cecil’s tweet annoyed some Ryan allies who saw it as patronizing.
Both candidates spent the week leading up to their first debate barnstorming the state — Vance with Donald Trump Jr., Ryan in a newly debuted tour bus.
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