A new CNN analysis of the 2022 Senate map takes a look at former President Donald Trump’s attempts “to shape the 2022 Senate playing field” and “handpick GOP candidates in several key races.” The problem for Republicans? “His choices will be based far less on which candidate has the best chance to win and more on who agrees with him most often.”
See also: CNN: Senate Republicans already have a Donald Trump problem; Washington Post: Trump inspired Republican Senate candidates create early tensions over direction of the party; New York Times: Republicans Fear Flawed Candidates Could Imperil Key Senate Seats; The Hill: Trump allies line up ahead of potentially bruising primaries.
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CNN: Donald Trump’s fingerprints are all over the 2022 Senate fight
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