Democrats target Senate upset in Florida

Oct. 18, 2024, 5:33 PM UTC

Florida’s strict abortion policies are energizing a liberal base that’s optimistic about overthrowing one of the state’s two GOP senators.

And one of the House’s premier hard-right conservatives looks in danger of a Democratic upset in Pennsylvania.

Here’s the news we’re reporting today.

Democrats Target Senate Upset in Florida

Florida Democrats are banking on an abortion rights ballot measure to drive left-leaning voters to the polls after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) enacted some of the most severe restrictions in the US.

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the shift in momentum. The 53-year-old Democrat and former ...

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