GOP struggles to recruit Senate challengers across key states
Republicans face a slow recruitment phase for top tier Senate hopefuls in Iowa Michigan and other swing states. With Obama not on the ballot, the party hopes to capitalize on retirements and open seats but faces slow movement in Iowa and Michigan and potential contentious primaries in Georgia and West Virginia. Democrats defend 21 seats to Republicans 14 as they aim to retake the chamber.
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Eight U.S. senators retire from Senate in 2014 cycle
Several veteran lawmakers including multiple long-serving Democrats announce retirement. The moves reduce incumbency advantages and affect party balance as the 2014 midterm races approach.
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