McConnell Says Republicans Have ‘50-50’ Chance of Keeping Control of Senate

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) speaks to reporters after the Senate Republican luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 9 2020. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

The GOP has a legitimate shot at keeping a majority in the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Wednesday.

In remarks published Thursday, McConnell told CNN that the current cycle is “hugely challenging,” calling chances at keeping control of the upper chamber “50-50.”