Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as Senate Republicans push to hold on to majority

TL;DR

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is expanding his travel to key states for upcoming Senate races.
Thune will visit North Carolina, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Florida, South Carolina, Ohio, and Iowa.
He will also participate in fundraising events to support Republican candidates.
Thune has previously campaigned in Georgia and attended fundraising events in New York.
He acknowledges criticism from the right flank and President Trump regarding certain legislative efforts.
Senate Republicans possess a significant war chest, with over $500 million raised by affiliated groups.
Thune describes the current outlook for the Senate majority as a 'jump ball,' with races being highly competitive.
He believes Republicans are well-positioned but the outcome depends on close race results and historical outperformance of polls.

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