Republicans dash to defend perilous 2022 Senate map

[brooklynite]

Politico

Sen. Chuck Grassley will be 89 when the 2022 midterm campaign rolls around. Republicans are counting on him to run for an eighth term.

“I hope Chuck Grassley comes back. He’s very healthy and I hope he comes back really strong. That will be really important,” said incoming National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott of Florida in an interview. “I don’t think Chuck Grassley is beatable.”

Grassley, who has been asymptomatic after testing positive for coronavirus, hasn’t decided. But his lock on Iowa’s Senate seat — and the prospect that he could retire — hits directly at the challenge facing Scott and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who must defend at least 20 seats to Democrats’ 13.

Ahead of another brutal fight for Senate control and a 2022 map tilted against the GOP, Republicans are racing to persuade their incumbents to run again. Leadership is already getting some positive results, with a number of GOP senators signaling they will run for reelection in battleground states.

"REPUBLICANS IN DISARRAY"?

[jimfields33]

1. Thankfully they are.

Isn’t it sad though that we can’t even take a breath before starting the next election cycle. I hope the Democratic Party also looks into this with the voting rights act. Maybe have a 90-day campaign season. Six months for president.

[brooklynite]

2. Don't jump the gun...

We have all the 2021 races to deal with first. Anyone who thinks police reform is a serious issue should be prepared to bring this up in the many Mayor's races next year.

[jimfields33]

3. I agree. Wish the media did as well.

Even talking races in 2021 would be an improvement.