GOP senators hope Kavanaugh fever lasts until midterms

Published October 10, 2018 4:00am ET



Senate Republicans are hoping the Brett Kavanaugh bump can save them in the midterm elections.

GOP candidates have seen a surge on the Senate map over the last week, especially in GOP-leaning states where supporting the justice was popular. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., have both seen polling move in their favor, while Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., has opened up an sizable margin over Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., who voted against Kavanaugh.

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