Steve Peoples

As politics turn to the 2016 race for president, the GOP’s most ambitious are clashing over the nation’s role in global affairs.

He is not on the ballot, but Republicans on Sunday assailed President Barack Obama in a final-weekend clash between candidates and party leaders, as an increasingly confident Republican Party eyes control of Congress two days before Election Day.

Party leaders are predicting victory for their side in Tuesday’s election that will determine Senate control as candidates in crucial contests enlist support from political heavyweights and clash over women’s issues and the economy.