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Cook Political Report shifts two Senate races toward Democrats, one toward GOP

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The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Tuesday moved Minnesota's Senate race from likely to lean Democrat, while also moving South Carolina's Senate seat from likely Republican to lean Republican.

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  1. Just the News

    Cook Political Report shifts Minnesota Senate race toward GOP (opens Just the News)

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    Polling shows a close race, with Flanagan posting a 3.2% average lead, according to RealClearPolitics.

  2. The Hill

    Cook Political Report shifts two Senate races toward Democrats, one toward GOP (opens The Hill)

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    The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Tuesday moved Minnesota's Senate race from likely to lean Democrat, while also moving South Carolina's Senate seat from likely Republican to lean Republican.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Cook Political Report shifts Minnesota Senate race toward GOP while South Carolina race moves left (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Minnesota’s Senate race toward GOP nominee Michele Tafoya on Tuesday, while shifting two other Senate races in favor of of Democrats in Mississippi and South Carolina.

  4. Conservative Daily News

    Cook Political Report Shifts South Carolina, Mississippi Toward Democrats and Minnesota Toward GOP (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    by Rich Mitchell at CDN - The nonpartisan forecaster moved three Senate races on Tuesday, citing candidate quality, while saying the changes do not alter its overall outlook for control of the chamber. Click to read the rest HERE-> Cook Political Report Shifts South Carolina, Mississippi Toward Demo…