Democrats see secret downside to capturing Senate majority

By Emily Brooks, David M. Drucker, Kerry Picket

Published January 4, 2021 5:00pm ET

Democrats see secret downside to capturing Senate majority — Democratic Party leaders hoping to sweep two special Senate elections in Georgia may want to be mindful of the old adage about being careful what you wish for — lest you get it. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are gunning to defeat Republican incumbent Sens. David Purdue and Kelly Loeffler in the Peach State’s Jan. […]

Democratic Party leaders hoping to sweep two special Senate elections in Georgia may want to be mindful of the old adage about being careful what you wish for — lest you get it.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are gunning to defeat Republican incumbent Sens. David Purdue and Kelly Loeffler in the Peach State’s Jan. 5 runoff election. Twin victories would give the party control of the White House, House of Representatives, and a tie in the Senate which could be broken by soon-to-be Vice President Kamala Harris.