'Defeat from the jaws of victory': GOP 'bracing for turbulence' as Senate prospects dim

Republicans remain overwhelming favorites to retain control of the Senate in 2026 simply by virtue of there not being many competitive seats Democrats can contest — but they are facing unexpected setbacks in both recruiting and primaries that could make the cycle a much bigger headache for them than they had expected, Politico reported on Tuesday.

The latest blow was Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) declining to run against Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff, exposing Republicans to the risk that Rep.