CRY HARDER: Republicans Complain About Senate Cash Crunch

Jason Thielman, the executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, warned on Friday about a "real problem" of cash flow when it comes to the GOP's ability to maintain momentum going into this year's election. Oh darn! Via Newsweek:

Democrats are defending several seats in competitive states, meaning they must hold onto nearly every seat they currently have to maintain a majority. Democrats currently hold 51 seats, including four independents who caucus with the party, while Republicans hold 49. To take full control of the Senate, Republicans must flip only two seats, with Ohio and Montana as their primary targets.

With Senator Joe Manchin retiring, West Virginia, one of the most conservative states in the country, is expected to strengthen the GOP's position, making a majority more likely. Elsewhere, Democrats are defending seats in Republican-leaning Montana and Ohio, as well as battling for victory in races in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

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