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United States presidential election, 2000

2021-12-29T22:24:13Z

Andrew5: /* Florida Recount */

[[Image:00-main.jpg|right|thumb|300px|George W. Bush and Al Gore]] In 2000, the United States presidential election was one of the closest and most controversial presidential elections in history. A month of recounts and court challenges followed, culminating in the Supreme Court case ''[[Bush v. Gore]]''. Following the court's 5-4 decision, [[George W. Bush]] was declared the winner over [[Vice President of the United States of America|Vice President]] [[Al Gore]] by 537 votes in the state of [[Florida]]. Domestic issues as opposed to [[foreign policy]] dominated the campaign. Key issues were prescription drug prices, campaign finance reform, [[Social Security]], and [[education]]. Each candidate claimed their economic plan would reduce the deficit. Bush parodied himself as a "compassionate conservative." The Bush campaign did not make an issue over the sex scandal and impeachment of [[Bill Clinton]]'s Presidency less than two years ago. Gore refused to allow Clinton to campaign and did not himself campaign on the Administration's record of peace and prosperity, and disappointed Democrats by his lackluster performance.

[[File:2000a.jpg|thumb|300px]]
==Primaries==

The contest for the Republican nomination came down to two men: Texas Governor George W. Bush and Arizona Senator [[John McCain]], an ex-POW in North Vietnam. Most Republican leaders endorsed Bush, who was popular with [[social conservative]]s. Despite early victories for McCain in the [[New Hampshire]] and [[Michigan]] primaries, Bush went on to win [[South Carolina]] and 9 out of 13 super Tuesday states. McCain dropped out in March after a bitter primary.

Incumbent Vice President Al Gore faced a challenge from former New Jersey Senator [[Bill Bradley]]. Bradly ran to left of Gore on universal [[health care]], [[gun control]], and campaign finance reform. Gore eventually trumped Bradly, winning all 50 primary states.

==Campaign==

As a Vice President for eight years to a popular President during a time when the economy was still believed to be doing well, Gore appeared to have some strong starting advantages. Indeed, he easily won the Democratic primary. But due to Clinton's scandal and impeachment in 1998, Gore sought to distance himself from the sitting President. Clinton, for his part, did little to help Gore. Indeed, when Clinton gave his big speech where he was supposed to pass the baton to Gore, he could never quite do so - instead talking about his own accomplishments and saying little more than 'and Al Gore was there too'. During the campaign political pundits stressed the need of Gore to show that he was the 'alpha dog', but he never quite achieved that breakthrough and it would 'dog' him throughout his campaign. Gore tried to find a balance between adopting the economy and yet steering clear of Clinton's moral failings, but could never quite find the right mix. He was also hampered by the public perception that the economy under Clinton was due more to good fortune than any Clinton initiatives. With Republicans controlling Congress for the last 6 years of Clinton's terms, there was a view that Clinton's role was one of not doing anything to stop the expansion more than doing something to cause it.

Bush also came out of the Republican primary relatively unscathed, and had a 'pedigree' of being the son of a previous President and a strong record as governor of Texas and being well liked by the [[Latino]] populace, a group that Republicans had struggled to vote their way. The press began to attack Bush and his speaking style where he had a tendency to sometimes mispronounce or garble words.
==Debates==

The two candidates had a series of three debates. Gore, a seasoned Ivy league debater, was declared the winner by the press and 'ivory tower' pundits in each of the debates—even as Bush's poll numbers increased. Bush's speaking style, while causing disgust to the elites, played well in middle America who considered him real. Also, the downgrading of Bush's intellect within the press before the debates led Bush to easily exceed expectations. Gore also confounded himself, as he showed a different style in each of the debates leading the American people to wonder who he was. It was especially apparent in the last debate, when, after hearing that he didn't attack enough in the previous debates, Gore actually walked over to where Bush was while Bush was giving an answer and started to question him. Bush gave a quick retort and Gore continued to ask more questions. Bush finally turned to the moderator who restored order. The press was ecstatic after the debate saying that Bush had to cry out to be saved, but the American people had a different view of such blatant breaking the rules and Bush's numbers continued to increase.

== October Surprise ==

While Gore had enjoyed a lead through much of the campaign, a few days before the election Bush's bounce from the debates was enough to put him in the lead by a small margin. It was then that a "surprise" was dropped that Bush had a [[DUI]] in 1976, over two decades ago.<ref>http://archives.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/11/02/bush.dui/</ref> Blasted on the airwaves continuously before the election itself and with little time to defend it, undecided voters in the last days went heavily for Gore and actually gave him a plurality of the popular vote.

==Electoral Count==
This was the 16th time in history that a candidate won the [[Electoral College]] vote without receiving the majority of the nation's popular vote.<ref>It also happened in 1844, 1856, 1860, 1876, 1880, 1884, 1888, 1892, 1912, 1916, 1948, 1960, 1968, 1992, and 1996. It was the first time since Kennedy in 1960 that the presidential winner failed to win a plurality of the popular vote.</ref> The Election Results eventually showed<ref>Leip, Dave. [http://www.uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections]. Retrieved 7/1/2007</ref>
:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Candidates
! Popular Vote
! Percent
! Electoral Vote
|-
| George W. Bush
| 50,460,110
| 47.9%
| 271
|-
| Albert Gore, Jr.
| 51,003,926
| 48.4%
| 266
|-
|Ralph Nader
| 2,883,105
| 2.7%
| 0
|-
|Patrick J. Buchanan
| 449,205
| 0.4%
| 0
|-
|Other
| 620,892
| 0.6%
| 0
|}

==Florida Recount==
[[File:2000b.jpg|thumb|200px]]
:{{See also|Bush v. Gore}}
The legacy TV networks, in a rush to be the first to present results, made false calls in Florida. Each network used the same exit poll data, which contained a small math error for Florida. The networks first called Florida for Gore, then for Bush. They should have said it was too close to call. Worse (and some believe, deliberately), the networks called Florida after the polls closed in the Eastern Time Zone part of the state (which is heavily Democratic) but while they were still open in the Central Time Zone part (the Florida panhandle, which is heavily Republican due to the large military bases located there).

One of the potential keys to Gore losing Florida was the unusual style of paper ballot used in Palm Beach County, a South Florida county which has a large Jewish population and is historically a Democratic stronghold.

The ballot style required voters to choose their choice for President/Vice President by punching paper ballots; however, instead of listing all the candidates on one side, the candidates were listed on alternating sides of the ballot (in larger print to assist the large number of elderly voters; the alternating list gave rise to the "[[butterfly ballot]]" nickname). The top of the line showing "Gore-Lieberman", however, overlapped with the ballot punch hole for the Reform Party ticket of "[[Pat Buchanan]]-Ezola Foster"; notwithstanding a clearly-marked arrow directing voters to the correct punch hole, Buchanan (considered by many a notorious anti-Semite) received an unusually high number of votes in a county with a sizeable Jewish population.

The final official recount in Florida showed Bush the winner by 537 votes. Gore supporters asked the Florida state Supreme Court to again recount votes in some counties where they thought Gore might add votes, but to ignore counties where they thought Bush would gain. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this strategy illegal, and the result was accepted by Gore, who indeed announced the Florida vote for Bush in his role as Vice President.

The campaigns of both [[Ralph Nader]] on the [[Green Party]] ticket and [[Pat Buchanan]] on the [[Reform Party]] ticket gained some media attention during the campaign. Gore's affiliation with Clinton and the [[racist]] [[DLC]] machine<ref>http://www.blackcommentator.com/46/46_cover.html</ref> caused critics—Green Party progressive candidate [[Ralph Nader]] in particular—to assert that Bush and Gore were too similar, especially on free trade, reductions in social welfare, and the death penalty. "We want to punish the Democrats, we want to hurt them, wound them," Nader's closest advisor said.<ref>Harry G. Levinem "Ralph Nader, Suicide Bomber." ''The Village Voice'' May 3, 2004 at [http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0418,levine,53179,1.html]</ref> With the election so close leftists speculated that they had "caused" the result. Democrats never forgave Nader.

There has also been much speculation on what might have happened if there had been recounts under different rules. A consortium of newspapers did an investigation of multiple scenarios. They concluded Gore would have won in some versions and Bush in other versions; ironically, Bush would have won under the recounts that Gore had proposed. In a rare situation in Presidential elections, Al Gore lost his home state of [[Tennessee]] to George Bush. Had he carried that state, the whole question of how Florida voted would have been moot, as Al Gore would have received 277 electoral votes.

== Aftermath==

Unknown to the voting public at the time, the economy had already begun a steep decline before the election. The uncertainty over who would be President and the court battle that ensued caused a steep drop in the stock market leading to the loss of 5 trillion dollars of equity on paper. Such a huge loss would start the next Presidency in a very difficult situation economically and would only be compounded with the complete breaking of the [[dot-com bubble]].

==Further reading==
*[http://www.opinionjournal.com/diary/?id=65000590 ''A Blatant Conflict of Interest], Theresa LePore should recuse herself from the Palm Beach vote-count process'', John Fund, OpinionJournal, November 12, 2000.

==See also==

[[Bush v. Gore]]

==References==
<references/>

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United States Senate elections, 2020

2021-12-27T01:40:52Z

Andrew5: /* Against Martha McSally */ Rm redlink

The '''2020 United States Senate elections''', coinciding with the [[2020 United States presidential election]] and the [[2020 U.S. House elections]] that were held on November 3, 2020, were 33 separate elections for all Class 2 Senate seats in addition to 2 special elections for Class 3 Senate seats.<ref group=note>It is important to note that the rankings for the Senate seats listed in the sections below classify each seat by their vulnerability in terms of political party control and not solely based on whether the incumbent (for all elections where the incumbent is seeking re-election) is projected to win or not.</ref>

'''''The [[Republican Party]] attained a 50–48 majority which exceeded expectations set by phony election "experts" and "polling" in this election''''', with two Senate seats in [[Georgia]] to be decided by a special runoff election on January 5, 2021.<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/08/georgia-senate-runoff-elections-races-carry-national-implications/6215850002/</ref> [[Republican]]s [[Susan Collins]], [[Lindsey Graham]], [[John Cornyn]], [[Mitch McConnell]], [[Steve Daines]], and [[Joni Ernst]] retained their seats despite well-funded [[Democrat]] attempts to unseat them, with [[liberal]] donors having wasted ''$300 million'' bankrolling campaigns that ultimately failed.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/04/democrats-wasted-least-293-million-trying-flip-senate-2020-race/ Democrats Wasted at Least $293 Million Trying to Flip the Senate]</ref> However, the [[Dems]] defeated Senators [[Cory Gardner]] (R-CO) and [[Martha McSally]] (R-AZ) while losing their seat in [[Alabama]] ([[Doug Jones]]).

The campaign wing of the Democrat [[establishment]] lobbed false, out-of-context attacks based on misrepresentations against [[Republican]] candidates for the final weeks leading up to the general elections.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/10/20/false-claims-against-gop-senate-candidates-n2578347 Final Weeks: Democrats Launch Dirty Tricks, False Claims Against GOP Senate Candidates]</ref> Senate Democrats have also repeatedly blocked [[coronavirus]] aid to Americans ([[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Coronavirus_impact.2FDemocrat_obstructions|see below]]) in an attempt to blame the [[GOP]] for partisan purposes while many have suffered from both the virus and the economic impact.

Democrats outspent Republicans by massive amounts but lost anyway in many key races:
{{cquote|Alabama Democratic Sen. [[Doug Jones]] outspent Republican [[Tommy Tuberville]] $6.4 million to $700,000; Kansas Democrat [[Barbara Bollier]] outspent Republican Rep. [[Roger Marshall]] $3.9 million to $540,000; Iowa Democrat [[Theresa Greenfield]] outspent Republican Sen. [[Joni Ernst]] $14 million to $5.4 million; Democrat [[Cal Cunningham]] spent $13.5 million to Republican Sen. [[Thom Tillis]]' $4.3 million; and Democrat [[Jaime Harrison]] spent $26.2 million to Republican Sen. [[Lindsey Graham]] $9.4 million.<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/blog/meet-press-blog-latest-news-analysis-data-driving-political-discussion-n988541/ncrd1242705#blogHeader</ref>}}

Whether the Senate will be controlled by the Republicans or the Democrats will likely depend on the runoff results in [[Georgia]], where incumbents [[David Perdue]] and [[Kelly Loeffler]] face heavily backed challenges from [[Jon Ossoff]] and [[Raphael Warnock]] respectively. Democrats including 2020 loser [[Andrew Yang]] have encouraged [[election fraud]] by calling for out-of-state liberal voters to illegally "move" to the state temporarily to help elect Ossoff and Warnock.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/10/democrats-suggest-out-of-state-liberals-move-to-georgia-to-vote-in-senate-runoff-elections/ Democrats Suggest Out-of-State Liberals Move to Georgia to Vote in Senate Runoff Elections]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/11/11/ga-voter-fraud-n2579839 Democrats Encourage Supporters to Relocate to Georgia to Vote for Ossoff and Warnock in Runoff Elections]</ref> It was reported by ''[[Breitbart News]]'' in mid-November 2020 that [[California]] liberals intend to "move" to Georgia to illegally steal the election for the Democrats.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/16/report-california-democrats-want-to-move-to-georgia-to-vote-legal-or-not/ Report: California Democrats Want to Move to Georgia to Vote, Legal or Not]</ref> [[Conservative]] U.S. senator [[Marsha Blackburn]] wrote an op-ed on November 23, 2020 highlighting the far-leftism, bigotry, and national security risks of Ossoff and Warnock.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/23/blackburn-warnock-ossoff-are-too-extreme-they-stand-schumer-pelosi-aoc/ Blackburn: Warnock And Ossoff Are Too Extreme; They Stand With Schumer, Pelosi, and AOC]</ref> The latter have received the support of extremist activists seeking to [[defund the police]] and abolish federal prisons.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/prison-abolitionists-work-to-secure-the-senate-in-georgia/ Prison Abolitionists Work to ‘Secure the Senate’ in Georgia]</ref>

A poll in late November 2020 found that 56% of voters prefer the Senate to be controlled by the [[Republican Party]] for the 117th United States Congress.<ref>Two references:
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/527159-majority-say-they-want-gop-in-control-of-senate-poll Majority say they want GOP in control of Senate: poll]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/23/poll-majority-of-voters-want-republicans-to-control-senate-in-2021/ Poll: Majority of Voters Want Republicans to Control Senate in 2021]</ref>

Final [[RealClearPolitics]] election ratings/polling aggregates in key states:<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/2020_elections_senate_map.html Battle for the Senate 2020 - RealClearPolitics]</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!State
!Candidate
!Lead
![[RCP]] Ranking
!Notes
!Winner/winning margin
|-
|[[North Carolina]]
|Cunningham ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>2.6%
|<center> Tossup </center>
|Aggregate skewed slightly to the left.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/nc/north_carolina_senate_tillis_vs_cunningham-6908.html North Carolina Senate - Tillis vs. Cunningham]</ref>
|<center>'''Tillis +1.7%'''<ref name="GOP Sen. Thom Tillis wins reelection against Democrat Cal Cunningham in a competitive US Senate race in North Carolina">[https://www.businessinsider.com/thom-tillis-vs-cal-cunningham-north-carolina-election-polls-fundraising-2020-7 GOP Sen. Thom Tillis wins reelection against Democrat Cal Cunningham in a competitive US Senate race in North Carolina]</ref></center>
|-
|[[Michigan]]
|Peters ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>5.4%
|<center> Tossup </center>
|Aggregate likely skewed to the left.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/mi/michigan_senate_james_vs_peters-6964.html Michigan Senate - James vs. Peters]</ref>
|<center>TBD</center>
|-
|[[Iowa]]
|Ernst ([[Republican|'''R''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>1.4%
|<center> Tossup </center>
|Aggregate skewed slightly to the left;<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/ia/iowa_senate_ernst_vs_greenfield-7072.html Iowa Senate - Ernst vs. Greenfield]</ref> [[Iowa]] polling tends to overestimate Democrats, as occurred in the [[2018 Midterms]] with the state's gubernatorial election. [[Quinnipiac polling]] showed Ernst improving 7 points in October 2020 to take the lead by 2 points.
|<center>'''Ernst +6.6%'''<ref name="Iowa Senate Election Results 2020">[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/iowa-senate-results Iowa Senate Election Results 2020]</ref></center>
|-
|[[Arizona]]
|Kelly ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>5.7%
|<center> Tossup </center>
|Aggregate skewed to the left due to unreliable/fake polling.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/az/arizona_senate_mcsally_vs_kelly-6801.html Arizona Senate - McSally vs. Kelly]</ref>
|<center>'''Kelly +2.3%'''<ref name="Democrat Mark Kelly flips a Senate seat in Arizona, ousting Republican incumbent Martha McSally">[https://www.businessinsider.com/arizona-senate-race-martha-mcsally-vs-mark-kelly-polls-fundraising-2020-8?op=1 Democrat Mark Kelly flips a Senate seat in Arizona, ousting Republican incumbent Martha McSally]</ref></center>
|-
|rowspan=2|[[Georgia]]
|Ossoff ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>0.7%
|<center> Tossup </center>
|Aggregate skewed to the left.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/ga/georgia_senate_perdue_vs_ossoff-7067.html Georgia Senate - Perdue vs. Ossoff]</ref>.
|<center>General: Perdue +1.8%<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/georgia/senate/ Georgia U.S. Senate results]</ref></center>
----
<center>Runoff: '''TBD'''</center>
|-
|Warnock ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>15.4%
|<center> Lean R </center>
|Warnock lead<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/ga/georgia_senate_special_election_open_primary-7069.html Georgia Senate Special Election - Open Primary]</ref> largely due to backing by Democrat establishment and evaporating support for Lieberman; note election to be a jungle primary ([[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Georgia_.28special.29|see below]]).
|<center>Jungle primary: Warnock +7.0%<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/election/2020/results/state/georgia/senate-special-election Senate Special Election: Georgia]</ref></center>
----
<center>Runoff: '''TBD'''</center>
|-
|[[Minnesota]]
|Smith ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>5.0%
|<center> Tossup </center>
|Polling aggregate likely skewed somewhat to the left.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/mn/minnesota_senate_lewis_vs_smith-7075.html Minnesota Senate - Lewis vs. Smith]</ref>
|<center>'''Smith +5.3%'''<ref name="Minnesota Senate Election Results 2020">[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/minnesota-senate-results Minnesota Senate Election Results 2020]</ref></center>
|-
|[[Texas]]
|Cornyn ([[Republican|'''R''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>6.8%
|<center> Lean R </center>
|Aggregate likely skewed somewhat to the left.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/tx/texas_senate_cornyn_vs_hegar-7047.html Texas Senate - Cornyn vs. Hegar]</ref>
|<center>'''Cornyn +9.6%'''<ref name="Texas Senate Election Results 2020">[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/texas-senate-results Texas Senate Election Results 2020]</ref></center>
|-
|[[New Mexico]]
|Luján ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>9.5%
|<center> Lean D </center>
|Aggregate likely skewed somewhat to the left.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/nm/new_mexico_senate_ronchetti_vs_lujan-7079.html New Mexico Senate - Ronchetti vs. Lujan]</ref>
|<center>'''Luján +6.0%'''<ref name="Ben Ray Luján is the projected winner over Mark Ronchetti in the US Senate race in New Mexico">[https://www.businessinsider.com/new-mexico-us-senate-election-preview-ben-ray-lujn-vs-mark-ronchetti-2020-9 Ben Ray Luján is the projected winner over Mark Ronchetti in the US Senate race in New Mexico]</ref></center>
|-
|[[New Hampshire]]
|Shaheen ([[Democrat|'''D''']])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>15.6%
|<center> Lean D </center>
|Aggregate likely skewed somewhat to the left.<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/nh/new_hampshire_senate_messner_vs_shaheen-7230.html New Hampshire Senate - Messner vs. Shaheen]</ref>
|<center>'''Shaheen +15.7%'''<ref name="Jeanne Shaheen easily defeats Republican Corky Messner for US Senate in New Hampshire">[https://www.businessinsider.com/jeanne-shaheen-defeats-republican-corky-messner-new-hampshire-senate-2020-11 Jeanne Shaheen easily defeats Republican Corky Messner for US Senate in New Hampshire]</ref></center>
|}

{{TOC left}}

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<center>
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size: 84%;"
!State
!Republican primary candidate(s)
!Democrat primary candidate(s)
!Independent/ Third Party candidate(s)
!Republican candidate
!Democrat candidate
!Winner
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Alabama|Alabama]]
|[[Jeff Sessions]]
----
[[Tommy Tuberville]]
----
[[Bradley Byrne]]
----
[[Roy Moore]]
----
[[Arnold Mooney]]
|[[Doug Jones]] (incumbent)
|Mike Parrish
----
Jarmal Sanders
|[[Tommy Tuberville]]
|[[Doug Jones]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Tommy Tuberville]] (flip)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Alaska|Alaska]]
|[[Dan Sullivan]] (incumbent)
|colspan="2" | [[Al Gross]] ([[Independent voters|Independent]])
----
Chris Cumings ([[Independent voters|Independent]])
----
Edgar Blatchford ([[Democrat]])
----
John Howe (Alaskan Independence)
|[[Dan Sullivan]] (incumbent)
|[[Al Gross]] ([[Independent voters|Independent]])
|'''[[Dan Sullivan]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Arizona_.28special_election.29|Arizona (special)]]
|[[Martha McSally]] (incumbent)
----
Daniel McCarthy
|[[Mark E. Kelly]]
|Barry Hess
----
Alan White
----
Mohammed Arif
----
Robert Kay
|[[Martha McSally]] (incumbent)
|[[Mark E. Kelly]]
|'''[[Mark E. Kelly]] (flip)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Arkansas|Arkansas]]
|[[Tom Cotton]] (incumbent)
|''(none)
|Ricky Dale Harrington, Jr.
----
Dan Whitfield
|[[Tom Cotton]] (incumbent)
|''(none)
|'''[[Tom Cotton]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Colorado|Colorado]]
|[[Cory Gardner]] (incumbent)
|[[John Hickenlooper]]
----
[[Andrew Romanoff]]
|Raymon Doane
----
Dan Doyle
----
Stephan Evans
|[[Cory Gardner]] (incumbent)
|[[John Hickenlooper]]
|'''[[John Hickenlooper]] (flip)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Delaware|Delaware]]
|[[Lauren Witzke]]
----
James DeMartino
|[[Chris Coons]] (incumbent)
----
Jessica Scarane
|Nadine Frost
----
Mark Turley
|[[Lauren Witzke]]
|[[Chris Coons]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Chris Coons]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Georgia|Georgia]]
|[[David Perdue]] (incumbent)
|[[Jon Ossoff]]
----
Teresa Tomlinson
----
Sarah Riggs Amico
----
Maya Dillard-Smith
|Shane T. Hazel
----
Tom Jones
----
Clifton Kilby
|[[David Perdue]] (incumbent) (advanced to runoff)
|[[Jon Ossoff]] (advanced to runoff)
|
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Georgia_.28special.29|Georgia (special)]]
|colspan="3" | [[Kelly Loeffler]] (incumbent)
----
[[Doug Collins]]
----
[[Raphael Warnock]]
----
Matt Lieberman
----
Ed Tarver
|[[Kelly Loeffler]] (incumbent) (advanced to runoff)
|[[Raphael Warnock]] (advanced to runoff)
|
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Idaho|Idaho]]
|[[James Risch]] (incumbent)
|Paulette Jordan
----
James Vandermaas
|Ray Writz
----
Natalie Fleming
|[[James Risch]] (incumbent)
|Paulette Jordan
|'''[[James Risch]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Illinois|Illinois]]
|[[Mark Curran]]
----
Peggy Hubbard
----
Robert Marshall
----
Tom Tarter
----
Casey Chlebek
|[[Richard Durbin]] (incumbent)
|Danny Malouf
----
David F. Black
----
Chad Koppie
----
Patrick Feges
----
Connor Vlakancic
----
Willie Wilson
|[[Mark Curran]]
|[[Richard Durbin]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Richard Durbin]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Iowa|Iowa]]
|[[Joni Ernst]] (incumbent)
|[[Theresa Greenfield]]
----
Michael T. Franken
----
Kimberly Graham
----
Eddie Mauro
|Rick Stewart
----
Suzanne Herzog
|[[Joni Ernst]] (incumbent)
|[[Theresa Greenfield]]
|'''[[Joni Ernst]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Kansas_.28open_seat.29|Kansas]]
|[[Roger Marshall]]
----
[[Kris Kobach]]
----
Bob Hamilton
----
Dave Lindstrom
|[[Barbara Bollier]]
----
Robert Tillman
|Jason Buckley
----
Paul Tuten
|[[Roger Marshall]]
|[[Barbara Bollier]]
|'''[[Roger Marshall]]
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Kentucky|Kentucky]]
|[[Mitch McConnell]] (incumbent)
----
[[C. Wesley Morgan]]
----
Louis Grider
----
Paul John Frangedakis
----
Neren James
|[[Amy McGrath]]
----
Charles Booker
----
Mike Broihier
----
Mary Ann Tobin
|Brad Barron
|[[Mitch McConnell]] (incumbent)
|[[Amy McGrath]]
|'''[[Mitch McConnell]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Louisiana|Louisiana]]
|colspan="5" | [[Bill Cassidy]] (incumbent)
----
Dustin Murphy
----
Derrick Edwards
----
Drew Knight
----
Adrian Perkins
----
Antoine Pierce
----
Peter Wenstrup
----
Aaron Sigler
|'''[[Bill Cassidy]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Maine|Maine]]
|[[Susan Collins]] (incumbent)
|[[Sara Gideon]]
----
Betsy Sweet
----
Bre Kidman
|Lisa Savage
----
Max Linn
|[[Susan Collins]] (incumbent)
|[[Sara Gideon]]
|'''[[Susan Collins]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Massachusetts|Massachusetts]]
|Shiva Ayyadurai
----
Kevin O'Connor
|[[Ed Markey]] (incumbent)
----
[[Joe Kennedy III]]
|Frederick Mayock
|Kevin O'Connor
|[[Ed Markey]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Ed Markey]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United States Senate elections, 2020#Michigan|Michigan]]
|[[John E. James]]
|[[Gary Peters]] (incumbent)
|Marcia Squier
|[[John E. James]]
|[[Gary Peters]] (incumbent)
|
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Minnesota|Minnesota]]
|[[Jason Lewis]]
----
Cynthia Gail
----
John Berman
----
James Reibestein
|[[Tina Smith]] (incumbent)
----
Steve Carlson
----
Ahmad Hassan
----
Paula Overby
----
Christopher Seymore
|Oliver Steinberg
----
Kevin O'Connor
|[[Jason Lewis]]
|[[Tina Smith]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Tina Smith]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Mississippi|Mississippi]]
|[[Cindy Hyde-Smith]] (incumbent)
|Mike Espy
----
Tobey Bartee
----
Jensen Bohren
|Jimmy Edwards
|[[Cindy Hyde-Smith]] (incumbent)
|Mike Espy
|'''[[Cindy Hyde-Smith]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Montana|Montana]]
|[[Steve Daines]] (incumbent)
----
John Driscoll
----
Daniel Larson
|[[Steve Bullock]]
----
John Mues
|Wendie Fredrickson
|[[Steve Daines]] (incumbent)
|[[Steve Bullock]]
|'''[[Steve Daines]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Nebraska|Nebraska]]
|[[Ben Sasse]] (incumbent)
----
[[Matt Innis]]
|Chris Janicek
----
Angie Philips
----
Alisha Shelton
----
Andy Stock
|Gene Siadek
|[[Ben Sasse]] (incumbent)
|Chris Janicek
|'''[[Ben Sasse]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#New_Hampshire|New Hampshire]]
|[[Don Bolduc]]
----
[[Corky Messner]]
----
Andy Martin
----
Gerald Beloin
|[[Jeanne Shaheen]] (incumbent)
----
Tom Alciere
----
Paul Krautman
|Justin O'Donnell
----
Thomas Sharpe V.
|[[Corky Messner]]
|[[Jeanne Shaheen]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Jeanne Shaheen]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#New_Jersey|New Jersey]]
|Rik Mehta
----
Hirsh Singh
----
Tricia Flanagan
|[[Cory Booker]] (incumbent)
----
Lawrence Hamm
|Madelyn Hoffman
|Rik Mehta
|[[Cory Booker]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Cory Booker]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#New_Mexico_.28open_seat.29|New Mexico]]
|[[Mark Ronchetti]]
----
[[Elisa Martinez]]
----
Gavin Clarkson
|[[Ben Ray Luján]]
|Bob Walsh
|[[Mark Ronchetti]]
|[[Ben Ray Luján]]
|'''[[Ben Ray Luján]]
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#North_Carolina|North Carolina]]
|[[Thom Tillis]] (incumbent)
----
Paul Wright
----
Larry Holmquist
----
Sharon Y. Hudson
|[[Cal Cunningham]]
----
Erica D. Smith
|Shannon Bray
----
Kevin E. Hayes
|[[Thom Tillis]] (incumbent)
|[[Cal Cunningham]]
|'''[[Thom Tillis]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]
|[[James Inhofe]] (incumbent)
----
J.J. Stitt
|Abby Broyles
----
Elysabeth Britt
----
Sheila Bilyeu
----
R. O. Joe Cassity, Jr.
|Robert Murphy
----
Joan Farr
----
A. D. Nesbit
|[[James Inhofe]] (incumbent)
|Abby Broyles
|'''[[James Inhofe]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Oregon|Oregon]]
|Jo Rae Perkins
----
Paul J. Romero, Jr.
----
Robert Schwartz
----
John Verbeek
|[[Jeff Merkley]] (incumbent)
|Ibrahim Taher
|Jo Rae Perkins
|[[Jeff Merkley]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Jeff Merkley]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Rhode_Island|Rhode Island]]
|Allen Waters
|[[Jack Reed]] (incumbent)
|Lenine Camacho
|Allen Waters
|[[Jack Reed]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Jack Reed]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#South_Carolina|South Carolina]]
|[[Lindsey Graham]] (incumbent)
----
Michael DaPierre
----
Joe Reynolds
----
Dwayne Buckner
|[[Jaime Harrison]]
|Keenan Durham
----
Bill Bledsoe
----
Lloyd Willimas
|[[Lindsey Graham]] (incumbent)
|[[Jaime Harrison]]
|'''[[Lindsey Graham]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#South_Dakota|South Dakota]]
|[[Michael Rounds]] (incumbent)
----
Scyller Borglum
|Daniel Ahlers
|Clayton Walker
|[[Michael Rounds]] (incumbent)
|Daniel Ahlers
|'''[[Michael Rounds]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Tennessee_.28open_seat.29|Tennessee]]
|Bill Hagerty
----
Manny Sethi
|Marquita Bradshaw
----
Robin Kimbrough Hayes
----
James Mackler
|Aaron James
----
Kacey Morgan
|Bill Hagerty
|Marquita Bradshaw
|'''Bill Hagerty
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Texas|Texas]]
|[[John Cornyn]] (incumbent)
----
Dwayne Stovall
----
Mark Yancey
|[[M.J. Hegar]]
----
Royce West
----
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
----
Annie Garcia
----
Amanda Edwards
|Cedric Jefferson
----
James Brumley
|[[John Cornyn]] (incumbent)
|[[M.J. Hegar]]
|'''[[John Cornyn]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Virginia|Virginia]]
|[[Daniel Gade]]
----
Thomas Speciale
----
Alissa Baldwin
|[[Mark Warner]] (incumbent)
|Mary Knapp
----
Aldous Mina
|[[Daniel Gade]]
|[[Mark Warner]] (incumbent)
|'''[[Mark Warner]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#West_Virginia|West Virginia]]
|[[Shelley Moore Capito]] (incumbent)
----
Allen Whitt
----
Larry Butcher
|Paula Jean Swearengin
----
Richard Ojeda
----
Richie Robb
|Franklin Riley
|[[Shelley Moore Capito]] (incumbent)
|Paula Jean Swearengin
|'''[[Shelley Moore Capito]] (incumbent)
|-
|[[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Wyoming_.28open_seat.29|Wyoming]]
|Cynthia Lummis
----
Mark Armstrong
----
Donna Rice
----
Joshua Wheeler
|Merav Ben-David
----
Nathan Wendt
----
Yana Ludwig
----
Rex Wilde
----
Kenneth Casner
|''(none)
|Cynthia Lummis
|Merav Ben-David
|'''Cynthia Lummis
|}
</center>
</div>

==Projected safe seats==
{{Election table right
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|image1size=176px
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|status2=l
|republican=Dan Sullivan
|democrat=Al Gross
}}
===Alaska===
[[Dan Sullivan]], the incumbent [[Republican]] junior senator from Alaska, ran for re-election to a second term in office.<ref>[https://www.electionprojection.com/alaska-senate-election.php 2020 Alaska Senate Election]</ref> A [[moderate Republican]] backed by [[President Trump]],<ref>[https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/President-Trump-endorses-Sullivan-re-election-as-US-senator-for-Alaska-566307261.html President Trump endorses Sullivan re-election as US senator for Alaska]</ref> Sullivan was expected, according to several mostly fake "election ratings", to be favored in the general election.<ref name="Fake News predictions">Multiple references:
*[http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2020-senate/ 2020 Senate – Sabito's Crystal Ball]
*[https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate Senate Ratings | Inside Elections]
*[https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings 2020 Senate Race ratings]</ref>

The primaries were held on August 18, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Alaska,_2020 United States Senate election in Alaska, 2020]</ref>

====AK Republican primary====
Sullivan ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Initially facing a primary challenge from Adam Master Newman, the latter was later disqualified from the ballot.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/Adam_Master_Newman Adam Master Newman - Ballotpedia]</ref> The incumbent senator easily won with over 40,000 votes.<ref name="2020 PRIMARY ELECTIONElection Summary ReportAugust 18, 2020UNOFFICIAL Results">[https://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/20PRIM/data/sovc/ElectionSummaryReportRPT7.pdf 2020 PRIMARY ELECTIONElection Summary ReportAugust 18, 2020UNOFFICIAL Results]</ref>

====AK Democrat/Libertarian/Alaskan Independence primary====
Candidates from the [[Democrat]], [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]], and Alaskan Independence parties appeared on the same ballot.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Alaska,_2020_(August_18_Democratic_primary) United States Senate election in Alaska, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia]</ref> Among them is [[Independent voters|Independent]] candidate [[Al Gross]], whom the Democrat establishment endorsed over his primary opponents in December 2019.<ref>[https://www.dscc.org/news/dscc-endorses-dr-al-gross-in-alaska-senate-race/ DSCC Endorses Dr. Al Gross in Alaska Senate Race]</ref> Gross won the primary with 75% of the votes casted.<ref name="2020 PRIMARY ELECTIONElection Summary ReportAugust 18, 2020UNOFFICIAL Results"/>

====AK Issues====
In late May 2020, Sen. Sullivan joined eight globalist Senate [[RINO]]s in urging [[President Trump]] not to restrict H-2A and H-2B visas ''amidst the [[CCP pandemic]] that left millions of Americans unemployed''.<ref name="Globalist Senate RINOs">Two references:
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/499788-gop-senators-urge-trump-not-to-restrict-guest-worker-visas GOP senators urge Trump not to restrict guest worker visas]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/27/gop-senators-beg-trump-to-import-more-foreign-workers-while-36m-americans-are-jobless/ GOP Senators Beg Trump to Import More Foreign Workers While 36M Americans Are Jobless]</ref> Conservative commentator [[Tucker Carlson]], among furious [[Economic nationalism|economic nationalists]], called for the nine senators to be defeated in the nearest respective primaries.<ref>Two references:
*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/27/tucker-carlson-republican-senators-foreign-workers/ Here’s Why Tucker Carlson Just Called For Nine GOP Senators To Lose Their Next Primary Race]
*[https://www.westernjournal.com/tucker-carlson-said-9-gop-senators-lose-races/ Tucker Carlson Said These 9 GOP Senators Should Lose Their Races]</ref>

When asked on the matter, Gross failed to provide a direct answer on the issue of combating sexual assault,<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/05/25/independent-alaska-senate-candidate-under-fire-for-metoo-history-n2569406 'Independent' Alaska Senate Candidate Flip-Flops on #MeToo Issues]</ref> a problem for Alaska more so than any other U.S. state.<ref>[https://www.anchoragepress.com/columnists/reasons-for-the-high-rate-of-rape-in-alaska/article_564f37fa-4e4f-11e8-b893-47cba59bd374.html Reasons for the high rate of rape in Alaska]</ref>

Despite running as an "independent Alaskan", Gross admitted in late August 2020 that his values "are to the left" and that he will caucus with Democrats if elected.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/my-values-are-to-the-left-independent-alaska-senate-candidate-tells-dnc-hes-with-them/ ‘My Values Are To The Left’: Independent Alaska Senate Candidate Tells DNC He’s With Them]</ref> This was noted in a campaign ad by Sen. Sullivan.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXwDpZZPoZI Fool You: Al Gross]</ref>

In early October 2020, Sullivan was part of six Republican senators who broke from his party in supporting a [[Democrat]]-led bill to block the [[Trump Administration]] from repealing [[Obamacare]].<ref name="Senate Republicans voting against repealing Obamacare">Multiple references:
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/01/vulnerable-republicans-obamacare-424585 Endangered Republicans back Senate Democrats' bill opposing Obamacare lawsuit]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/some-gop-senators-break-with-trump-on-obamacare-suit/ar-BB19Cs6T Some GOP senators break with Trump on Obamacare suit]
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielcassady/2020/10/01/vulnerable-republicans-break-ranks-vote-to-protect-obamacare-from-trump-administration-doj/#1b77668b265f Vulnerable Republicans Break Ranks, Vote To Protect Obamacare From Trump Administration, DOJ]
*[https://www.newsweek.com/some-vulnerable-republicans-side-democrats-schumers-show-vote-protect-obamacare-1535742 Some Vulnerable Republicans Side with Democrats in Schumer's Show Vote to Protect Obamacare]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/519242-five-vulnerable-republicans-break-with-trump-on-obamacare-lawsuit Vulnerable Republicans break with Trump on ObamaCare lawsuit]</ref> This then allowed for [[Minority Leader]] [[Chuck Schumer]] to make a partisan attack point over "flip-flopping".

Gross has falsely stated that he supposedly never supported [[Medicare for All]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/liberal-alaska-senate-candidate-falsely-claims-he-never-backed-medicare-for-all/ Liberal Alaska Senate Candidate Falsely Claims He Never Backed Medicare for All]</ref>

In an interview with ''[[Breitbart News]]'', Sullivan noted Democrats attempts to oust him as part of a goal to weaken the U.S. energy industry.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/10/26/sen-dan-sullivan-democrats-need-alaskas-senate-seat-to-destroy-our-energy-industry/ Sen. Dan Sullivan: Democrats Need Alaska’s Senate Seat to Destroy Our Energy Industry]</ref>

====AK Debates====
A debate hosted by Kodiak for the Senate race between Sullivan and Gross was held on October 10, 2020.<ref>[https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2020/09/08/us-senate-opponents-sullivan-and-gross-set-to-square-off-in-kodiak-seafood-industry-debate/ US Senate opponents Sullivan and Gross set to square off in Kodiak seafood industry debate]</ref><ref>https://comfishak.com/</ref>

====AK Results====
Sullivan, holding a thirteen-point lead with 99% of the expected vote in,<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/alaska-senate-results Alaska Senate Election Results 2020]</ref> has been declared the winner of the general election over Gross.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2020/11/11/Sen-Dan-Sullivan-projected-to-win-re-election-in-Alaska/8391605123763/ Sen. Dan Sullivan projected to win re-election in Alaska]
*[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/republican-dan-sullivan-wins-alaskas-senate-race Republican Dan Sullivan wins Alaska’s Senate race]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/alaska-victory-for-dan-sullivan-marks-gops-50th-win-in-the-senate Alaska victory for Dan Sullivan marks GOP's 50th win in the Senate]
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/11/dan-sullivan-gop-senator-wins-alaska-republicans-c/ Republicans hold 50 seats in Senate with Alaska win, eye Georgia races]</ref>

[[File:Tom Cotton official Senate photo.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Sen. Tom Cotton ran for re-election and won without major competition.]]

===Arkansas===
Incumbent [[conservative]] senator [[Tom Cotton]] from Arkansas announced in August 2018 his re-election run for a second term in 2020.<ref>[https://apnews.com/10e96b627103416895974f7e5afe9547 Sen. Cotton says he’s running for reelection in 2020]</ref> According to several election ratings, the seat has been marked as safe.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/> Sen. Cotton is known for being strongly pro-Trump and favoring [[economic nationalism|economically nationalist]] policies.

The Arkansas Democratic Party failed to successfully recruit a single candidate from their party to challenge Cotton. Their only initial candidate, Joshua Mahony, withdrew before the primaries that were held on March 3, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/Joshua_Mahony Josh Mahony - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====AR Republican primary====
Facing no Republican challengers, Cotton easily won the primary on March 3, 2020.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/485843-tom-cotton-wins-uncontested-gop-senate-primary Tom Cotton wins uncontested GOP Senate primary]</ref>

====AR Libertarian primary====
Ricky Dale Harrington, Jr. was the only candidate who ran in the [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] primary to challenge Sen. Cotton.

====AR Results====
Cotton won re-election easily by over thirty percentage points over Harrington.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/elections/tom-cotton-wins-reelection-arkansas-2020-elections/91-8d663829-f89b-4834-9ccc-eae872f80dba Sen. Tom Cotton re-elected by Arkansas after defeating Libertarian challenger]
*[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/arkansas/senate/ Arkansas U.S. Senate results]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/arkansas-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Arkansas' Tom Cotton cruises to 2nd Senate term after not facing a Democratic challenger]</ref>

{{Election table right
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|image1size=173px
|status1=l
|image2=Chris-Coons.jpg
|image2size=189px
|status2=w
|republican=Lauren Witzke
|democrat=Chris Coons
}}
===Delaware===
[[Chris Coons]], the incumbent establishment Democrat senator from [[Delaware]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/politics/2019/10/01/scott-walker-targets-chris-coons-primary/3817902002/ Scott Walker, Democrat again, to wield his homemade signs against Chris Coons for Senate]</ref> While just as [[liberal]] as most of the Senate Democrats,<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Chris_Coons.htm Chris Coons on the Issues]</ref> Sen. Coons was noted by [[Politico]] in early May 2018 as the GOP [[establishment]]'s “favorite Democrat” for then not consistently obstructing the Trump agenda as much as his colleagues did.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/08/chris-coons-senate-dealmaker-democrats-republicans-569144 Meet the GOP’s favorite Democrat]</ref>

Coons suggested in late January 2020 that [[Donald Trump]] can be impeached for ‘hateful, racist’ tweets.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/01/28/dem-sen-coons-hypothetically-trump-could-be-impeached-for-hateful-racist-tweets/ Dem Sen. Coons: ‘Hypothetically’ Trump Could Be Impeached for ‘Hateful, Racist’ Tweets]</ref>

The primaries were held on September 15, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Delaware,_2020 United States Senate election in Delaware, 2020]</ref>

The seat was regarded by fake election predictions as a safe hold for the Democrats.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

====DE Democrat primary====
Coons faced a primary challenge from "progressive" Democrat Jessica Scarane,<ref>[https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/politics/2019/11/18/millennial-progressive-woman-primary-delaware-sen-chris-coons/2580646001/ Sen. Chris Coons faces a primary challenge from a progressive millennial. Does she have a shot?]</ref> a far-leftist who claimed that Coons “helps Trump enact his agenda”.<ref name="How Chris Coons—A Democrat—Helps to Enable Trump (w/ Jessica Scarane)">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgz9CrL7nQ4 How Chris Coons—A Democrat—Helps to Enable Trump (w/ Jessica Scarane)]</ref> Note that according to FiveThirtyEight, Sen. Coons has only voted with Trump 18% of the time in the [[116th U.S. Congress]].<ref>[https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/congress-trump-score/christopher-a-coons/ Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump]</ref>

Sen. Coons ultimately won his party's primary handily over Scarane with 73% of the votes cast.<ref name="Delaware U.S. Senate Primary Election Results">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/15/us/elections/results-delaware-senate-primary-election.html Delaware U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

====DE Republican primary====
The two Republicans who ran to challenge Sen. Coons were James DeMartino, who the Republican establishment tended to favor,<ref>[https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/28/delaware-republican-endorsements-election-2020-murray-demartino-murphy-hall-pillsbury/5473552002/ Delaware Republican Party makes endorsements amid contention between members, candidates]</ref> and [[Lauren Witzke]],<ref>[https://www.wmdt.com/2020/01/republican-lauren-witzke-challenging-sen-chris-coons/ https://www.wmdt.com/2020/01/republican-lauren-witzke-challenging-sen-chris-coons/]</ref> a more [[populist]] candidate.

While DeMartino initially held a lead as votes were being counted on the primary election night, Witzke ultimately won with 57% of the vote to face Coons in the general election.<ref name="Delaware U.S. Senate Primary Election Results"/>

====DE Issues====
As [[United_States_Senate_elections,_2020#Establishment_opponents|shown below]], Coons is an ally of [[Big Pharma]], favoring patent "reform" measures that suppress [[free market]] competition; this was noted by Scarane.<ref name="How Chris Coons—A Democrat—Helps to Enable Trump (w/ Jessica Scarane)"/>

In early April 2020, Witzke argued that Sen. Coons, along with [[Joe Biden]], are “brought and paid for by China.”<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/04/05/lauren-witzke-joe-biden-chris-coons-bought-paid-china/ Lauren Witzke: Joe Biden, Chris Coons ‘Bought and Paid for by China’]</ref> A few months later, the establishment senator voted against a Republican-led resolution to let Americans sue [[China]] over [[COVID-19]] damages and strip the communist government of its [[sovereign immunity]].<ref name="Dick Durbin Backs GOP Bill Allowing Civil Suits Against China over Coronavirus">[https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2020/07/30/dick-durbin-backs-gop-bill-allowing-civil-suits-against-china-over-coronavirus/ Dick Durbin Backs GOP Bill Allowing Civil Suits Against China over Coronavirus]</ref>

In mid-May 2020 following Democrat Gov. [[John Carney]]'s restrictions of churches, Witzke joined Christians in civilly defying the order, having joined a service at the Glory City Fellowship Church in Delmar.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/05/19/senate-candidate-joins-church-service-in-defiance-of-delaware-lockdown/ Senate Candidate Joins Church Service in Defiance of Delaware Lockdown]</ref>

Standing up to fascist culture of [[political correctness]], Witzke has apologetically made several strong/bold statements, such as praising the [[Proud Boys]] despite [[establishment]] smears against the group.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/01/senate-candidate-thanks-proud-boys-providing-security/5882492002/ GOP U.S. Senate candidate in Delaware thanks Proud Boys for providing free security at rally]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/519238-gop-senate-candidate-lauren-witzke-defends-patriotic-masculinity-of GOP Senate candidate Lauren Witzke defends 'patriotic masculinity' of Proud Boys]
*[http://www.wboc.com/story/42714470/senator-reacts-to-challengers-tweet-about-proud-boys Senator Reacts to Challenger's Tweet About 'Proud Boys']</ref> To the disdain of racist [[leftists]], she has also accurately noted that abortion, which was promoted in every way possible by [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]], has disproportionately affected minorities negatively.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-senate-candidate-defends-controversial-ginsburg-abortion-meme/ GOP Senate candidate defends controversial Ginsburg abortion meme]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/qanon-linked-gop-candidate-under-fire-for-rbg-meme-calls-rival-satanist/ar-BB19fX1y QAnon-Linked GOP Candidate, Under Fire for RBG Meme, Calls Rival 'Satanist']</ref> Vile [[far-left]] domestic terrorists have previously ''egged children'' who had been part of a rally for Witzke's campaign in mid-September 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.redstate.com/brandon_morse/2020/09/14/eggs-children-democrats/ Disgusting: Eggs Were Thrown at Children During Delaware Republican Rally, Democrats Silent]
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/09/horrid-leftists-egg-little-children-rally-gop-candidate-lauren-witzke-delaware/ Horrid Leftists Egg Little Children at Rally for GOP Candidate Lauren Witzke in Delaware]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/three-men-allegedly-throw-eggs-at-several-young-children-at-pro-trump-rally Three men throw eggs at several young children at pro-Trump rally]</ref>

Despite being an opponent of the nomination of [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to the Supreme Court following the death of [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]], Coons admitted:
{{quotebox|I think she [Barrett] ''is'' qualified as a judge.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/10/07/even-a-democrat-was-forced-to-admit-amy-coney-barrett-is-a-qualified-judge-for-scotus-n2577631 Even a Democrat Was Forced to Admit Amy Coney Barrett Is a Qualified Judge for SCOTUS]</ref>}}
After tweeting in early October 2020 about the consequences of mass migration and using [[Europe]] as an example, Witzke was censored by [[Twitter]] for "hateful conduct".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/10/twitter-censors-senate-candidate-lauren-witzkes-immigration-views-as-hateful-conduct/ Twitter Censors Senate Candidate Lauren Witzke’s Immigration Views as ‘Hateful Conduct’]</ref> After this repeated a week later,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/17/twitter-locks-account-of-republican-senate-candidate-lauren-witzke-again/ Twitter Locks Account of Republican Senate Candidate Lauren Witzke – Again]</ref> she called for jailing [[Jack Dorsey]], the company's [[CEO]].<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/gop-senate-candidate-censored-twice-tweets-mass-migration-calls-jailing-jack-dorsey/ GOP Senate Candidate Censored TWICE for Tweets on Mass Migration Calls for Jailing of Jack Dorsey]</ref>

Witzke claimed in late October 2020 that pictures of [[Chris Coons]]' daughter, who [[Joe Biden]] made a disturbing advancement towards that was caught on camera, appeared on [[Hunter Biden]]'s laptop.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/delaware-gop-senate-candidate-says-sen-chris-coons-daughter-featured-hunters-laptop/ Delaware GOP Senate Candidate Says Sen. Chris Coons’ Daughter is ‘Featured on Hunter’s Laptop’]</ref> After the laptop's contents fully came to light, Witkze offered to give a copy to Sen. Coons;<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/11/watch-delaware-gop-candidate-lauren-witzke-confronts-sen-chris-coons-copy-hunter-bidens-laptop/ WATCH: Delaware GOP Candidate Lauren Witzke Confronts Sen. Chris Coons With Copy of Hunter Biden’s ‘Laptop From Hell’]</ref> his aide blocked her off.

====DE Results====
Despite Witzke's strong campaign, Coons won re-election by a handy margin;<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/2020-senate-election-results LIVE RESULTS: Control of the US Senate hangs in the balance with both Georgia races headed to runoffs]
*[http://www.wboc.com/story/42861042/democrat-chris-coons-reelected-to-us-senate-in-delaware Democrat Chris Coons Reelected to US Senate in Delaware]
*[https://www.wmdt.com/2020/11/chris-coons-wins-re-election-to-u-s-senate-in-delaware/ Chris Coons wins re-election to U.S. Senate in Delaware]</ref> however, the former received a record number of votes.

[[File:James E Risch, official Senate photo portrait, 2009.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Establishment Republican Sen. [[James Risch]] won re-election.]]

===Idaho===
[[Establishment]] conservative [[James Risch]] ran for a third Senate term in 2020, having announced his bid in August 2019.<ref>[https://www.postregister.com/news/government/risch-announces-re-election-bid/article_a196a0b7-ca2b-5796-86b2-aac1d8ce9e10.html Risch announces re-election bid]</ref> His seat was marked as safe.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on June 2, 2020.

====ID Republican primary====
Uncontested, Sen. Risch won the Republican primary with just over 200,000 votes.<ref name="Election Night Results - 2020 Idaho primary">[https://www.livevoterturnout.com/Idaho/LiveResults/1/en/Index_112.html Election Night Results - 2020 Idaho primary]</ref>

====ID Democrat primary====
[[Idaho]] Democrat Paulette Jordan announced in February 2020 her run to seek the Senate seat.<ref>[https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/paulette-jordan-announces-run-for-senate/article_38dd38cf-e675-54f6-83fa-04ae839e2891.html Paulette Jordan announces run for U.S. Senate]</ref> She won the primary with 86% of the vote.<ref name="Election Night Results - 2020 Idaho primary"/>

====ID Issues====
In late May 2020, Risch showed his [[globalist]] leanings in joining eight [[Moderate Republican]] senators urging President Trump not to restrict visas amidst the [[CCP virus in the United States]] that caused millions of Americans to become unemployed.<ref name="Globalist Senate RINOs"/>

====ID Results====
Risch easily retained his seat for another Senate term.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/the-latest-republican-jim-risch-retains-idaho-senate-seat/article_dc6b0cff-80f1-5125-a9ed-adb83bbfa528.html The Latest: Republican Jim Risch retains Idaho Senate seat ]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/risch-wins-reelection-in-idaho/ar-BB1aFCri Risch wins reelection in Idaho ]</ref>

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===Illinois===
[[Dick Durbin]], the left-wing senior senator from [[Illinois]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/423653-dick-durbin-im-running-for-reelection-in-2020 Dick Durbin: I'm running for reelection in 2020]</ref> His seat was considered to be safe, according to several election predictions.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

====IL-Democrat primary====
Durbin ran unopposed in the [[Democrat]] primary.<ref name="Illinois Primary Results 2020">[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/illinois/ Illinois Primary Results 2020]</ref>

====IL-Republican primary====
Republicans [[Mark Curran]], Peggy Hubbard, and Robert Marshall ran in their party line primary that was held on March 17, 2020.<ref name="Illinois Primary Results 2020"/> Curran won the primary, garnering just under 42% of the vote.

====IL Issues====
A racist Democrat, Sen. Durbin referred to a police reform bill introduced by [[Tim Scott]] as a “token” measure,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/17/tim-scott-slams-dick-durbin-for-referring-to-his-police-reform-bill-as-a-token-measure/# Tim Scott Slams Dick Durbin for Referring to His Police Reform Bill as a ‘Token’ Measure]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/503176-tim-scott-responds-to-durbins-warning-about-token-half-hearted-approach-to Tim Scott responds to Durbin's warning about 'token, half-hearted approach' to police reform]</ref> although he soon apologized.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.nationalreview.com/news/sen-dick-durbin-apologizes-to-sen-tim-scott-for-token-comment-on-police-reform-bill/ Sen. Dick Durbin Apologizes to Sen. Tim Scott for ‘Token’ Comment on Police Reform Bill]
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senator-dick-durbin-apologizes-after-token-remark-about-tim-scott-led-police-reform-bill/ Durbin apologizes after "token" remark about Tim Scott-led police reform bill]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dick-durbin-tim-scott-apology-token-comment-police-reform-bill Dick Durbin apologizes to Tim Scott for 'token' comment on police reform bill]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/17/durbin-scott-apology-326538 Dick Durbin apologizes to Tim Scott after 'token' remark]</ref>

In late July 2020, Durbin backed a GOP-led bill that would let Americans sue China over [[coronavirus]] damages.<ref name="Dick Durbin Backs GOP Bill Allowing Civil Suits Against China over Coronavirus"/>

Durbin strongly criticized Trump at the [[ACB hearings]] because of the president's frequent [[Twitter]] activity.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/10/12/sen-durbin-condemns-trump-forbeing-too-transparent-n2577883 Sen. Durbin Condemns Trump for...Being Too Transparent]</ref> He also told Barrett that she was "making history" in a non-serious, sarcastic manner.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/10/14/dick-durbin-tells-barrett-that-shes-making-history-he-didnt-mean-it-in-a-flattering-way-n2578052 Dick Durbin Tells Barrett that She's 'Making History.' He Didn't Mean it in a Flattering Way.]</ref>

====IL Results====
Curran ultimately lost to Durbin as expected, trailing by sixteen percentage points in the strongly Democrat-favoring state.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/illinois-us-senate-preview-dick-durbin-vs-mark-curran-2020-9 Incumbent Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin defeats Republican Mark Curran in Illinois Senate race]
*[https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/durbin-defeats-former-chicago-area-sheriff-curran-to-hold-u-s-senate-seat/ Durbin defeats former Chicago-area sheriff Curran to hold U.S. Senate seat]</ref>

[[File:McConnell.jpg|thumb|left|195px|[[Establishment]] [[RINO Backer]] senator [[Mitch McConnell]] won re-election.]]

===Kentucky===
[[Mitch McConnell]], a lifelong [[RINO]] who arguably became more [[conservative]]<ref>[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/13/mitch-mcconnell-anti-abortion-bills-114925 McConnell forces Senate votes on anti-abortion bills]</ref> after the [[2018 midterm elections]] and whose approval rating has gone up after defending Donald Trump from the [[Trump impeachment|impeachment coup]],<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/mitch_mcconnell_favorableunfavorable-6672.html#polls Mitch McConnell: Favorable/Unfavorable]</ref> ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.rollcall.com/2018/08/06/mitch-mcconnell-is-already-running-for-re-election-in-2020/ Mitch McConnell Is Already Running for Re-Election — In 2020]</ref>

====KY Republican primary====
McConnell easily won his party's primary with over 80% of the vote over several challengers.<ref name="Live results: 2020 Kentucky Senate primaries">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/kentucky-senate-primary-live-results/ Live results: 2020 Kentucky Senate primaries]</ref>

====KY Democrat primary====
[[Amy McGrath]], a far-left<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMbqhRvmNkI Welcome - YouTube]</ref> Democrat, challenged McConnell for the Senate seat. Liberals in a massive effort to attempt unseating McConnell have donated $10.7 million to McGrath's campaign by October 2019.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/10/10/amy-mcgrath-raises-10-7-million-race-against-mitch-mcconnell/3934531002/ Democrat running against Mitch McConnell raises $10.7 million in third quarter]</ref> McGrath has been criticized for inconsistencies over the [[Kavanaugh smear]]<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/48-hours-in-amy-mcgrath-has-already-flip-flopped-on-brett-kavanaugh-again 48 hours in, Amy McGrath has already flip-flopped on Brett Kavanaugh ... again]</ref> and her self-admitted radical agenda. In addition, she has been called out by coal miners who have been used in one of her campaign ads without their permission.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2019/09/05/kentucky-miners-outraged-over-amy-mcgrath-campaign-ad-uses-them/2225584001/ Kentucky miners issue a cease and desist letter to Amy McGrath for using them in a TV ad]
*[https://freebeacon.com/politics/amy-mcgrath-accused-of-using-coal-miners-as-political-pawns/ Amy McGrath Accused of Using Coal Miners as ‘Political Pawns’]
*[https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/09/coal-miners-ask-amy-mcgrath-to-remove-them-from-attack-ad.html Amy McGrath Is Wasting Her Chance to Beat Mitch McConnell]</ref> Facing the more progressive Charles Booker in the primary held on June 23, 2020, McGrath narrowly won by less than 3 percentage points.<ref name="Live results: 2020 Kentucky Senate primaries"/> The racist Democrat establishment heavily backed McGrath over Booker, a black candidate who was arguably more qualified.<ref name="Democrats Spent Tens of Millions to Destroy the Hopes and Dreams of These Qualified Black Candidates">[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/democrats-against-black-candidates/ Democrats Spent Tens of Millions to Destroy the Hopes and Dreams of These Qualified Black Candidates]</ref>

====KY Issues====
In late 2020, McGrath blamed McConnell over failures to pass a [[coronavirus]] relief bill<ref name="Democrats block coronavirus relief bill a second time">[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/20/ky-sen-mcgrath-on-covid-n2578407 Amy McGrath Blames Leader McConnell For Blocked COVID Relief Package After Democrats Filibustered]</ref> after he and other Senate Republicans proposed one blocked by partisan Democrats.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-relief-bill-senate-democrats-block-republican-proposal/ Senate Democrats block slimmed-down GOP coronavirus bill as talks continue]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/stimulus-bill-democrats-block-skinny-gop-coronavirus-aid-unemployment-2020-10 Democrats block a $500 billion 'skinny' coronavirus aid bill identical to another that Republicans unveiled a month ago]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/20/senate-covid-relief-n2578427 Senate Democrats Block Additional Funding For Coronavirus Relief and Paycheck Protection Program]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/senate-democrats-block-500b-coronavirus-aid-package-a-second-time?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=msn_feed Senate Democrats block $500B coronavirus aid package a second time]</ref>

According to McGrath, the [[United States]] is an "embarrassment".<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/28/amy-mcgrath-calls-america-an-embarrassment-n2578932 While McGrath Calls America an 'Embarrassment,' Leader McConnell Touts Record of Results]</ref>

After successfully help to spearhead the nomination of [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to the [[Supreme Court]], McConnell joked that "it was a wonderful birthday present for Hillary Clinton".<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/cocaine-mitch-wonderful-birthday-present-hillary-clinton-confirm-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-monday-video/ Cocaine Mitch: “It Was a Wonderful Birthday Present For Hillary Clinton to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday” (VIDEO)]</ref>

====KY Campaign====
Despite multiple establishment media outlets reporting Mitch McConnell's approval rating in late 2019 to be at only 18% in [[Kentucky]],<ref>Two sources:
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/347362-poll-mcconnells-approval-in-kentucky-at-18-percent Poll: McConnell's approval in Kentucky at 18 percent]
*[https://bipartisanreport.com/2019/10/31/new-mitch-mcconnell-re-election-polls-show-a-2020-blue-wave/ New Mitch McConnell Re-Election Polls Show A 2020 Blue Wave]</ref> his approval ratings have risen after the [[Trump impeachment|impeachment hoax]] against [[Donald Trump]], with even the progressive [[Newsweek]] admitting that McConnell's approval among all U.S. adults increased from 27% to 33% between October 2019 and February 2020 in addition to Republican support rising from 47% to 62% during the same time period.<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/more-americans-favor-republicans-mitch-mcconnell-after-impeachment-new-poll-shows-1491455 More Americans Favor Republicans, Mitch McConnell After Impeachment, New Poll Shows]</ref> However, it is important to note that from a statistical standpoint, the conclusions may have been somewhat inaccurate given the margin of error of the polls being at ±4%.<ref>[https://news.gallup.com/poll/287633/approval-congressional-republicans-tops-democrats.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication Approval of U.S. Congressional Republicans Tops Democrats]</ref>

McGrath has been criticized by Republican governors [[Mike DeWine]] and [[Larry Hogan]] for using their pictures in an ad attacking McConnell.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/05/18/gop-govs-pummel-amy-mcgraths-new-ad-n2569028 GOP Governors Rip McConnell Challenger for Partisan Attack Ad]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/498124-dewine-asks-mcgrath-to-keep-him-out-of-attack-ads DeWine asks McGrath to keep him out of attack ads]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/govs-dewine-hogan-rebuke-mcconnell-challenger-for-using-their-images-in-attack-ad/ Govs. DeWine, Hogan Rebuke McConnell Challenger for Using Their Images in Attack Ad]</ref>

[[Project Veritas]] reported in mid-September 2020 that a staffer for McGrath admitted that their campaign strategy is to deceive voters by "not talking about policy."<ref>https://twitter.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/1306216266315845637</ref>

As part of final attempts to erode McConnell's support base, left-wing [[super PAC]]s boosted [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] candidate Brad Barron to siphon votes away from the incumbent senator.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dems-boost-libertarian-in-kentucky-in-hail-mary-to-defeat-mcconnell/ Dems Boost Libertarian in Kentucky in Hail Mary to Defeat McConnell]</ref>

The ''Courier Journal'', which usually backs Democrat candidates, declined to endorse McGrath.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/11/01/mcgrath-cj-endorsement-n2579193 Major KY Newspaper That Historically Endorsed Democrats Declines to Publicly Back Amy McGrath]</ref>

====KY Debate(s)====
In late August 2020, McConnell challenged McGrath to a debate<ref>[https://www.wkyt.com/2020/08/19/mcconnell-challenges-mcgrath-to-debate/ McConnell challenges McGrath to debate]</ref> and elicited a bizarre response from the latter.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/08/19/cocaine-mitch-n2574682 Mitch McConnell's Debate Challenge Triggers Unusual Response from Dem. Challenger]</ref> The longtime senator also accepted an offer to participate in a forum hosted by the Kentucky Farm Bureau, which McGrath declined.<ref>[https://apnews.com/1755507b1028a6c9b04a02d0ef672d57 McConnell, McGrath jockey over debates in Senate race]</ref>

A debate between the two candidates was held in mid-October 2020.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylkwSSO-Mto Amy McGrath vs. Mitch McConnell Debate 2020 (full)]</ref> In it, McGrath dodged several questions.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/12/ky-sen-debate-n2577939 Mitch McConnell Eviscerates Amy McGrath in Kentucky Senate Debate]</ref>

====KY Results====
McConnell unsurprisingly won re-election decisively<ref>Multiple references:
*Mitch McConnell wins reelection in Kentucky, defeating Democrat Amy McGrath [https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/03/politics/mitch-mcconnell-kentucky-senate/index.html]
*[https://www.vox.com/2020/11/3/21530514/senate-2020-results-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell-winner Mitch McConnell gets 6 more years]
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/sen-mitch-mcconnell-wins-another-term-kentucky-nbc-news-projects-n1246037 Sen. Mitch McConnell wins another term in Kentucky, NBC News projects]</ref> to serve in the Senate for another six years. Liberal donors wasted tens of millions of dollars backing McGrath in believing that they had a solid chance of flipping the seat,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://bongino.com/dems-spent-88-million-to-get-rekt-by-mitch-mcconnell-in-kentucky https://bongino.com/dems-spent-88-million-to-get-rekt-by-mitch-mcconnell-in-kentucky]
*[https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2020/11/02/after-over-100-million-spent-final-poll-in-ky-senate-race-shows-dems-might-have-wasted-a-lot-of-money-trying-to-unseat-mitch-mcconnell/ ‘After over $100 million spent…’: Final poll in Ky. Senate race shows Dems might have wasted a LOT of money trying to unseat Mitch McConnell]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/03/mitch-mcconnell-defeats-amy-mcgrath-keep-his-seat-kentucky-senate/6152956002/ Mitch McConnell defeats Democrat Amy McGrath to keep his seat in the Senate]
*[https://thefederalist.com/2020/11/03/democrats-light-73-million-on-fire-in-kentucky-senate-race-against-mitch-mcconnell/ Democrats Light $73 Million On Fire In Kentucky Senate Race Against Mitch McConnell]</ref> not realizing that she previously ran for U.S. House in the [[2018 Midterms]] during a blue wave in a district then considered a "tossup" only to lose to pro-Trump incumbent [[Andy Barr]].<ref>[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/kentucky/house/ Kentucky House Election Results 2018]</ref>

After her defeat, McGrath launched a [[super PAC]] to boost the candidacies of [[Jon Ossoff]] and [[Raphael Warnock]] for the Senate runoffs in [[Georgia]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dem-losers-georgia-senate/ KISS OF DEATH: Dem Losers Throw Money Into Georgia Senate Fire]</ref>

[[File:Bill Cassidy official Senate photo.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Sen. Bill Cassidy won re-election.]]

===Louisiana===
[[Bill Cassidy]], the conservative senior U.S. senator from [[Louisiana]], ran for re-election to a second term in office.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sen-bill-cassidy-announces-bid-for-reelection/ar-BB10aj8O Sen. Bill Cassidy announces bid for reelection]</ref> His seat, according to several ratings, has been marked as safe.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

Under state law, all candidates (irrespective of party affiliation) participate in a [[jungle primary]] set on the general election date.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Louisiana,_2020 United States Seante election in Louisiana, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref> Such that no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two performers will face off in a runoff on December 5, 2020.

====LA Issues====
Sen. Cassidy denounced violent anarchists that exploited the death of [[George Floyd]] to initiate a [[2020 Leftwing insurrection|left-wing insurrection]], asserting that “we are with the peaceful protesters”.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/06/03/gop-sen-cassidy-we-are-with-the-peaceful-protesters-coddling-the-rioters-terrible-for-peaceful-protest-movement/ GOP Sen. Cassidy: ‘We Are with the Peaceful Protesters’ – ‘Coddling’ the Rioters ‘Terrible’ for Peaceful Protest Movement]
*[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/06/04/sen_cassidy_coddling_criminals_and_anarchists_is_terrible_for_the_community.html Sen. Cassidy: "Coddling Criminals And Anarchists Is Terrible For The Community"]</ref>

In late July 2020, Cassidy, along with [[GOP]] senators Daines, Rubio, and Romney, introduced a coronavirus stimulus bill that would create a second wave of monetary provisions for the American people.<ref>[https://thehill.com/policy/finance/509846-gop-senators-propose-stimulus-checks-of-1000-for-both-adults-and-children GOP senators propose stimulus checks of $1,000 for both adults and children]</ref>

Cassidy has called out [[Joe Biden]] for planning to shut down the U.S. oil industry.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/23/exclusive-over-my-dead-body-bill-cassidy-torches-joe-bidens-plan-to-shut-down-oil-natural-gas/ Exclusive–‘Over My Dead Body’: Bill Cassidy Torches Joe Biden’s Plan to Shut Down Oil, Natural Gas]</ref>

====LA Jungle Primary Results====
Cassidy handily won the jungle primary,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/louisiana-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Louisiana's Bill Cassidy successfully defends his Senate seat from a variety of challengers]
*[https://www.chron.com/news/article/GOP-Sen-Cassidy-trying-to-win-outright-in-15696575.php Republican US Sen. Bill Cassidy wins 2nd term in Louisiana]</ref> garnering a majority of the vote in being re-elected without the need for a runoff to be held.<ref>[https://www.wwno.org/post/louisiana-senator-bill-cassidy-wins-second-term-avoiding-runoff Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy Wins Second Term, Avoiding Runoff]</ref> It was noted by the ''[[Associated Press]]'' that [[Louisiana]] had become very solidly [[Republican]], with [[President Trump]] also winning the state by a landslide and a [[pro-life]] amendment passing with strong support.<ref>[https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Analysis-Election-reminds-just-how-red-Louisiana-15707244.php Analysis: Election reminds just how red Louisiana has become]</ref>

[[File:Markey Ed-092013-18046-0006.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Having ran for re-election as a progressive Democrat senator, Ed Markey faced a tough challenge from U.S. representative Joe Kennedy III.]]

===Massachusetts===
[[Progressive]] Democrat [[Ed Markey]] from [[Massachusetts]] ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.wbur.org/news/2018/10/05/markey-2020-re-election Markey Confirms Plans To Run For Re-Election In 2020]</ref> Markey's Senate seat was considered to be safe, according to several election ratings.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on September 1, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Massachusetts,_2020 United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2020]</ref>

[[File:Joe Kennedy III, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg|thumb|right|210px|Rep. Kennedy lost the primary in a major blow to his family's political dynasty.]]
====MA Democrat primary====
Sen. Markey faced a strong challenge in the [[Democrat]] primary by Rep. [[Joe Kennedy III]],<ref>Two references:
*[https://nypost.com/2019/08/26/joe-kennedy-has-filed-to-run-for-us-senate-in-2020/ Joe Kennedy has filed to run for US Senate in 2020]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/21/joe-kennedy-iii-formally-launches-senate-bid-despite-warrens-endorsement-of-markey/ Joe Kennedy III Launches Senate Bid in Massachusetts]</ref> who arguably was even more staunchly far-left than the incumbent senator is.

In late July 2020, the campaign for Joe Kennedy (who, like his elite family members, are highly privileged) strongly criticized the [[Boston Globe]] for siding with the "[[establishment]]" in their endorsement of Markey,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/29/joe-kennedy-boston-globe-endorsement-snub-386099 Kennedy unloads on Boston Globe over endorsement snub]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/30/joe-kennedy-campaign-lashes-out-at-establishment-boston-globe-for-endorsing-opponent/]</ref>

A poll conducted for the Democrat primary that was released in late July showed a close race between Markey and Kennedy.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/31/poll-tight-senate-primary-race-between-ed-markey-joe-kennedy/ Poll: Tight Senate Primary Race Between Ed Markey, Joe Kennedy]</ref>

Markey ultimately won his party's primary over Kennedy by 11 points.<ref name="2020 Massachusetts primary results"/> Dealing a major blow to the Kennedy political dynasty, the representative is now the first member of his family to lose a race in [[Massachusetts]].

====MA Republican primary====
The two candidates running against Markey in the Republican primary were [[Shiva Ayyadurai]] and Kevin O'Connor.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Massachusetts,_2020_(September_1_Republican_primary) United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2020 (September 1 Republican primary)]</ref> The primary was won by O'Connor with 60% of the vote.<ref name="2020 Massachusetts primary results">[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/massachusetts/ 2020 Massachusetts primary results]</ref>

====MA Issues====
On June 1, 2020, Sen. Markey sent a tweet calling [[Donald Trump]] “scum”<ref>Multiple references:
*https://twitter.com/EdMarkey/status/1267510047552176133
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/500519-markey-calls-trump-scum-amid-george-floyd-protests Markey calls Trump 'scum' over comments on George Floyd protests]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/01/sen-ed-markey-calls-donald-trump-scum-for-fueling-violence/ Sen. Ed Markey Calls Donald Trump ‘Scum’ for ‘Fueling’ Violence]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com.au/sen-ed-markey-calls-trump-scum-george-floyd-protest-comments-2020-6 Sen. Ed Markey calls Trump 'scum' in pointed tweet on 'fuelling racist hate and violence in our country']</ref> over calls for [[law and order]].

While opponents in the primary, both Markey and Kennedy have supported [[defunding the police]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/09/massachusetts-democrat-senate-candidates-both-back-defunding-police/ Massachusetts Democrat Senate Candidates Both Back Defunding Police]</ref>

Following the confirmation of [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to the [[United States Supreme Court]] to fill the vacancy left upon the death of [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]], Markey, a staunch [[far-left]] [[progressive]], unsurprisingly called for [[packing the court]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/26/sen-ed-markey-we-must-expand-the-supreme-court/ Sen. Ed Markey: ‘We Must Expand the Supreme Court’]</ref>

====MA Debate====
The debate for the Senate election was held on October 5, 2020 between Markey and O'Connor.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/debate-in-massachusetts-us-senate-race-scheduled-for-oct-5/ar-BB191tsU Debate in Massachusetts' US Senate Race Scheduled for Oct. 5]
*[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/massachusetts/articles/2020-09-13/debate-in-states-us-senate-race-scheduled-for-oct-5 Debate in State's U.S. Senate Race Scheduled for Oct. 5]</ref>

====MA Results====
Markey easily won re-election over O'Connor.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.dailydot.com/debug/ed-markey-wins-massachusetts/ Ed Markey, net neutrality supporter, projected to win re-election]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ed-markey-defeats-republican-challenger-kevin-o-e2-80-99connor-for-another-senate-term/ar-BB1aFu5E Ed Markey defeats Republican challenger Kevin O’Connor for another Senate term]
*[https://www.masslive.com/politics/2020/11/massachusetts-senate-race-sen-ed-markey-after-securing-another-term-predicts-historic-victory-for-democrats-and-progressivism.html Massachusetts Senate race: Sen. Ed Markey, after securing another term, predicts ‘historic victory’ for Democrats and progressivism]</ref>

[[File:Cindy Hyde-Smith.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cindy Hyde-Smith ran for and won re-election to a full Senate term.]]

===Mississippi===
Incumbent [[conservative]] Republican [[Cindy Hyde-Smith]] ran for re-election to a full Senate term.<ref>[https://yallpolitics.com/2020/01/03/senator-cindy-hyde-smith-files-for-reelection-in-her-current-senate-seat/ Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith files for reelection in her current Senate seat]</ref> Based off conclusions from several polls, her seat was considered ''mostly'' safe.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

It was reported by the Clarion Ledger in mid-July 2020 that Espy had out-raised Hyde-Smith by a three-to-one ratio between April and June.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/mike-espy-outraises-sen-cindy-hyde-smith-3-to-1-but-hyde-smith-still-has-money-advantage/ar-BB16PqHc Mike Espy outraises Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith 3-to-1, but Hyde-Smith still has money advantage ]</ref>

====MS Republican primary====
Unopposed, Sen. Hyde-Smith easily won the Republican primary.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mississippi-primary-espy-incumbents-win-in-congressional-races/ar-BB110ZwR Mississippi primary: Espy, incumbents win in congressional races]</ref>

====MS Democrat primary====
[[Mike Espy]], a former U.S. representative, official in the [[Clinton Administration]], and the 2018 loser to Hyde-Smith in the Senate special election, won the Democrat primary to contest the senator once again.<ref>[https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/national-international/article241081206.html Espy wins Mississippi US Senate race; will face Hyde-Smith]</ref>

====MS Issues====
Amidst the [[CCP pandemic]] in the [[United States]] that oversaw massive Democrat exploitations of a tragedy to enact a far-left agenda, Hyde-Smith joined [[Republicans]] in urging President Trump to maintain strongly [[pro-life]] policies.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/20/republicans-urge-trump-to-maintain-pro-life-policies-during-pandemic/ Republicans Urge Trump to Maintain Pro-Life Policies During Pandemic]</ref> This is in contrast to her opponent Espy, who previously was noted for holding very [[pro-abortion]] viewpoints.<ref>Two references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/politics/pro-life-group-targets-espy-over-extreme-abortion-views/ Pro-Life Group Targets Espy Over ‘Extreme’ Abortion Views]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/20/pro-life-ad-exposes-mike-espy-support-for-abortion-until-birth/ Watch: Mike Espy Support for Abortion Until Birth Focus of Pro-Life Ad]</ref>

In early July 2020, Hyde-Smith supported an amendment made by [[Conservative of the Year 2019]] [[Josh Hawley]] that would remove a requirement of renaming military bases from a defense bill.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/03/house-committee-advances-bill-to-rename-military-bases-setting-up-fight-with-senate-trump/ House Committee Advances Bill to Rename Military Bases, Setting Up Fight with Senate, Trump]</ref>

After President Trump tweeted a suggestion of delaying the 2020 elections amidst concerns over election fraud, a spokesperson for Hyde-Smith asserted that the senator “has confidence in the ability of our state’s election officials to conduct a general election this fall that safeguards the integrity of Mississippians’ right to vote while protecting voters and election workers.”<ref>[https://www.wjtv.com/news/mississippi-leaders-react-to-president-trumps-remark-to-delay-2020-election/ Mississippi leaders react to President Trump’s remark to delay 2020 election]</ref> This was in contrast to her establishment [[RINO]] colleague [[Roger Wicker]], who outright dismissed Trump's suggestion.

In early August 2020, Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, welcomed a $14 million federal grant to improve rural water infrastructure in the Alcorn and Pontotoc counties.<ref>[https://yallpolitics.com/2020/08/03/hyde-smith-welcomes-14-million-in-rural-water-improvements-in-alcorn-pontotoc-counties/]</ref>

====MS Results====
In the rematch, Hyde-Smith handily defeated Espy by a fifteen-point margin.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.djournal.com/mbj/cindy-hyde-smith-beats-mike-espy/article_073dcd86-1eb1-11eb-84d4-afb945cf338d.html Cindy Hyde-Smith beats Mike Espy]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/mississippi-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Mississippi's Cindy Hyde-Smith defends her Senate seat in a rematch with Democrat Mike Espy]
*[https://www.chron.com/news/article/Mississippi-deciding-US-Senate-race-that-s-15696581.php Republican US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith wins in Mississippi]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/03/mike-espy-cindy-hyde-smith-ms-senate-race-result/6061164002/ Mississippi U.S. Senate race election results: Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy]</ref>

[[File:Ben Sasse.jpg|thumb|left|205px|Establishment [[anti-Trump]]er Ben Sasse won re-election.]]

===Nebraska===
[[Ben Sasse]], the outspoken<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/09/ben-sasse-becomes-gop-trump-critic-ahead-of-2020-elections/ Ben Sasse Becomes ‘GOP Trump Critic’ Ahead of 2020 Elections]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/09/09/sasse-lead-time-we-had-on-virus-didnt-translate-into-enough-action/ Sasse: ‘Lead Time’ We Had on Virus ‘Didn’t Translate Into Enough Action’]</ref> [[anti-Trump]] establishment Republican senator from Nebraska, announced on August 10, 2019 his run for re-election.<ref>[http://netnebraska.org/article/news/1185486/us-senator-ben-sasse-nebraska-announces-re-election-bid U.S. Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska Announces Re-election Bid]</ref>

[[File:Matt Innis.jpeg|thumb|right|170px|[[Matt Innis]], a conservative businessman, ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary to unseat Sasse.]]
====NE Republican primary====
Sasse faced a primary on May 12, 2020 challenged by [[conservative]], pro-Trump [[Matt Innis]], the former chairman of the Lancaster County Republican Party in Nebraska.<ref>[https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/federal-politics/matt-innis-will-oppose-sasse-in-gop-primary/article_6f3d0417-0443-5644-82e2-c06007686661.html Matt Innis will oppose Sasse in 2020 GOP primary]</ref><ref>[https://www.mattinnis4senate.com/ Home - Matt Innis for U.S. Senate]</ref> Holding advantage as an incumbent, the senator easily won the primary with 75% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/nebraska-senate-primary-live-results/ Live results: 2020 Nebraska Senate primary results]</ref>

Innis, an opponent of the GOP [[establishment]], was reported to the [[Federal Elections Commission]] by the chairwoman of the Douglas County Republican Party for spending a mere $457 that he didn't mention in campaign spending reports.<ref>[https://www.omaha.com/news/local/douglas-county-republican-party-files-complaints-against-matt-innis-sasse/article_40372eb2-ea63-5a4f-9093-436b91d9f90e.html#anchor_item_1 Douglas County Republican Party files complaints against Matt Innis, Sasse's GOP challenger]</ref>

====NE Democrat primary====
The Democratic Party primary was won by Chris Janicek, who garnered a plurality of just over 30% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/nebraska/ Nebraska Primary Results 2020]</ref>

====NE Issues====
Janicek faced calls by his own party in mid-June 2020 to drop out of the race after being faced with a sexual harassment complaint, which he refused to do.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/06/16/sasse-opponent-chris-janicek-sexually-explicit-messages-staffers/ Chris Janicek Reportedly Sent Sexually Explicit Text Messages To Staffers In Group Chat]
*[https://www.wowt.com/content/news/US-Senate-candidate-says-he-wont-drop-out-following-sexual-harassment-complaint--571304541.html U.S. Senate candidate says he won't drop out following sexual harassment complaint]
*[https://www.1011now.com/content/news/NDP-calls-on-US-Senate-candidate-to-drop-out-after-reported-sexual-harassment-complaint-571292401.html NDP calls on U.S. Senate candidate to drop out after reported sexual harassment complaint]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dem-senate-candidate-refuses-to-bow-out-amid-sexual-harassment-scandal/ Nebraska Dem Refuses to Bow Out of Senate Race Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal]</ref>

After misleading charges of Russian bounties were hurled at [[President Trump]], Sasse was none too soon in demanding an explanation despite high fake news reporting surrounding the matter.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/505145-gop-senator-congress-must-find-out-what-trump-knew-of-russian-bounties-and GOP senator: Congress must find out what Trump knew of Russian bounties, and when]</ref>

In late July 2020, Sen. Sasse criticized [[Nancy Pelosi]] and [[Steven Mnuchin]] over coronavirus stimulus negotiations, calling them “two big government Democrats”.<ref>[https://www.axios.com/ben-sasse-steven-mnuchin-stimulus-b68d22fd-bc4f-43e3-8bfa-c11b7877cdc5.html GOP Sen. Sasse slams Mnuchin and Pelosi as "big government Democrats"]</ref>

Sasse continued to criticize Trump after pretending to cooperate in order to fend off Innis in the primary.<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/gop-sen-sasse-zips-his-criticism-of-trump-to-fend-off-primary-threat GOP Sen. Sasse zips his criticism of Trump to fend off primary threat]</ref> He once trashed the president, claiming that he "kisses dictator's butts".<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/trump-kisses-dictators-butts-dirtbag-senator-ben-sasse-trashes-president-trump-phone-call-trump-gives-endorsement-video/ “Trump Kisses Dictators’ Butts” – Dirtbag Senator Ben Sasse Trashes President Trump on Phone Call After Trump Gives Him Endorsement (VIDEO)]
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/15/ben-sasse-rips-trump-mocking-christians-kisses-dic/ Ben Sasse rips Trump for mocking Christian evangelicals in private, 'kisses dictators' butts']</ref> Trump in turn mocked "Little Ben Sasse";<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-rips-ben-sasse-nebraska-senators-diatribe-against-president Trump rips 'Little Ben Sasse' after Nebraska senator's diatribe against the president]
*[https://omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/trump-fires-back-after-sasses-harsh-assessment/article_cb1fe945-cbe6-5e92-9e8d-cda2b65ebd3f.html Trump fires back after Sasse's harsh assessment]</ref> some [[liberals]] have responded by calling the senator a "fraud" for supposedly opposing Trump insufficiently.<ref>[https://newrepublic.com/article/159826/ben-sasse-never-trump-fraud Ben Sasse Is a Fraud]</ref> An opinion article by the ''[[Washington Examiner]]'' called for Sasse "to turn off CNN".<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/ben-sasse-needs-to-turn-off-cnn Ben Sasse needs to turn off CNN]</ref>

====NE Debate====
A debate for the Senate race was held on September 4, 2020.<ref>[https://www.c-span.org/video/?475385-1/nebraska-us-senate-debate Nebraska U.S. Senate Debate]</ref>

====NE Results====
Sasse handily retained his seat to serve for a second Senate term.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/nebraska-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Ben Sasse retains his Nebraska Senate seat in challenge against Democrat Chris Janicek]
*[https://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/republican-us-sen-ben-sasse-of-nebraska-sails-to-2nd-term/article_f800f0e8-9b7b-58f6-b813-19e6b75ef06f.html GOP Rep. Don Bacon reelected in Nebraska's 2nd District ]
*[https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/federal-politics/sasse-romps-to-re-election-victory/article_890bb99c-eee9-585e-8609-bac248afb908.html Sasse romps to re-election victory ]</ref>

[[File:Cory Booker, official portrait, 114th Congress.jpg|thumb|right|215px|Failed presidential candidate Cory Booker ran for and handily won re-election to another Senate term.]]

===New Jersey===
Failed Democrat [[2020 presidential candidate]] [[Cory Booker]] ran for re-election in 2020 to another Senate term.<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/article/2013/jan/11/booker-run-senate-more-likely-see-how-newarks-mayo/ Cory Booker files paperwork for U.S. Senate; how's he done against the Truth-O-Meter?]</ref> Booker condemned Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden for Biden's racist and [[segregation]]ist views.<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-06-20/biden-doubles-down-after-reminding-everyone-democrats-owned-slaves</ref> His seat was ranked as safe.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on July 7, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Jersey,_2020 United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2020]</ref>

====NJ Democrat primary====
Sen. Booker easily won the Democrat primary with nearly 90% of the vote.<ref name="New Jersey U.S. Senate Primary Election Results">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/07/us/elections/results-new-jersey-senate-primary-election.html New Jersey U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

====NJ Republican primary====
The Republican primary was won by Rikin Mehta, who fended off a strong opponent in garnering a plurality of 38.7% of the vote.<ref name="New Jersey U.S. Senate Primary Election Results"/>

====NJ Issues====
On March 2, 2020, Booker told [[Israel]] supporters at the Israel Public Affairs Committee that traditional [[Judaism]] supports the creation of a [[Palestinian]] state.<ref>[https://www.nj.com/politics/2020/03/booker-tells-pro-israel-conference-jewish-tradition-supports-independent-palestinian-state.html Booker tells pro-Israel conference Jewish tradition supports independent Palestinian state]</ref>

Booker claimed in mid-June 2020 that [[Donald Trump]] was “callous” over plans to hold a campaign rally on the [[Juneteenth]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/06/11/booker-trump-is-callous-disrespectful-for-holding-rally-on-juneteenth/ Booker: Trump Is ‘Callous,’ ‘Disrespectful’ for Holding Rally on Juneteenth]</ref>

In late July 2020, Sen. Booker voted against a Republican-led bill that would let Americans sue [[China]] over [[COVID-19]] damages.<ref name="Dick Durbin Backs GOP Bill Allowing Civil Suits Against China over Coronavirus"/>

At the [[ACB hearings]], Booker expressed his strong distaste for Barrett by citing a faculty opposition letter that had no signatures from law professors.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/13/spartacus-acb-n2577957 Sen. Booker Cites Letter From ND Faculty Opposing Judge Barrett With Zero Signatures From Law Professors]</ref>

====NJ Results====
Booker handily won re-election by a sixteen-point margin.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.nj.com/politics/2020/11/election-day-2020-cory-booker-wins-2nd-full-senate-term-in-nj.html Election Day 2020: Cory Booker wins 2nd full Senate term in N.J.]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/new-jersey/2020/11/03/cory-booker-wins-reelection-senate-new-jersey-mehta/6139295002/ Cory Booker defeats Republican Mehta for another term in U.S. Senate]</ref>

[[File:000tom udall official.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Two-term Sen. [[Tom Udall]], elected in 2008 to succeed [[Pete Domenici]], announced in March 2019 his retirement from Congress.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-udall-idUSKCN1R61VL U.S. Senator Udall announces retirement from Congress]</ref>]]

===New Mexico (open seat)===
Democrat Sen. [[Tom Udall]] retired. Republican [[Mark Ronchetti]] faced Democrat establishment figure [[Ben Ray Luján]] in a contest which would make either candidate a senator for the following six years.

The primaries were held on June 2, 2020.

According to [[FEC]] reports, Ronchetti outraised Ben Ray Lujan in the 3rd quarter, with 85% of the Ronchetti's campaign contributions from New Mexicans, while only 25% of the [[establishment]] Democrat's contributions came from the state. Lujan had continued to be funded by out-of-state D.C. and coastal [[elitism|elites]], [[super PAC]]s and [[special interests|special interest]] groups.

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====NM Democrat primary====
Rep. [[Ben Ray Luján]] announced his candidacy. Luján is the Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for [[Nancy Pelosi]] and former chair of the [[DCCC]] which engineered the Democrats' [[2018 Midterm]] House takeover. He won the Democrat primary uncontested.<ref name="New Mexico U.S. Senate Primary Election Results">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/02/us/elections/results-new-mexico-senate-primary-election.html New Mexico U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

[[File:Elisa Martinez.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Strongly pro-Trump Republican candidate [[Elisa Martinez]] ran for the seat, losing in the primary to [[Mark Ronchetti]].]]
====NM Republican primary====
Gavin Clarkson,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsTK7_iBL6M</ref> an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation and Trump deputy assistant secretary at the Bureau of Indian Affairs,<ref>https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/dr-gavin-clarkson-choctaw-named-deputy-assistant-secretary-indian-affairs/</ref> and former TV weatherman [[Mark Ronchetti]] have announced their candidacies.

[[Conservative]] Navajo Nation member [[Elisa Martinez]] announced in November 2019 her bid for the Senate seat.<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-mexico/articles/2019-11-20/gop-navajo-nation-member-joins-us-senate-race-in-new-mexico GOP Navajo Nation Member Joins US Senate Race in New Mexico]</ref> A genuine [[Native American]] unlike [[Elizabeth Warren]],<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/14/elisa-martinez-u-s-senate-candidate-new-mexico/ Exclusive: Elisa Martinez Is On A Mission To Become The First ‘Real’ Native American Woman In The Senate]</ref> Martinez' campaign website has called out leftists like [[Ben Ray Luján]] for being "out of touch elites".<ref>[https://www.elisafornm.com/ Elisa Martinez for New Mexico]</ref>

The Republican primary was ultimately won by Ronchetti, who garnered 56% of the vote.<ref name="New Mexico U.S. Senate Primary Election Results"/> Following his victory, Martinez and Clarkson announced their support for the former in hopes of flipping the seat red.<ref>[https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2020/06/02/ronchetti-wins-republican-primary-for-u-s-senate/ Ronchetti wins Republican primary for U.S. Senate]</ref>

====NM Issues====
Extremely [[pro-abortion]], Luján joined extremist [[Democrat]] colleagues in blocking the [[Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act]] for the 80th time in early August 2019.<ref>[https://www.nmallianceforlife.org/infanticide-vote-blocked-by-nm-congress-members.html Infanticide Vote Blocked by NM Congress Members]</ref>

====NM Debates====
Several debates were held between Luján and Ronchetti. At one in early October 2020, which included [[Libertarian]] candidate and nuclear safety scientist Bob Walsh, Ronchetti effectively criticized Rep. Luján's tenure, while the representative partially deflected from his own record by casting blames on [[Donald Trump]] and [[Mitch McConnell]].<ref>[https://www.c-span.org/video/?476508-1/mexico-us-senate-debate New Mexico U.S. Senate Debate]</ref> Luján also falsely claimed that Trump refused to condemn white supremacy.

====NM Results====
Despite the race being considered a "safe" win for Lujan, with polling showing him leading Ronchetti by around ten percentage points, the former only won by six points.<ref name="Ben Ray Luján is the projected winner over Mark Ronchetti in the US Senate race in New Mexico"/><ref>Two references:
*[https://omaha.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/open-senate-house-races-test-democratic-hold-on-new-mexico/article_02d12053-dc0f-5db8-93a6-8f09870994af.html Democrats keep New Mexico Senate seat, back Biden]
*[https://www.abqjournal.com/1514105/lujan-ronchetti-make-final-pitches-for-u-s-senate-seat.html Luján wins NM’s open U.S. Senate seat]</ref> Luján's lead was only around half of that of [[Joe Biden]]'s winning margin in the state for the [[2020 U.S. presidential election|concurrent presidential election]].<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/results/2020/11/03/new-mexico-election-results-2020-live-updates/6087677002/ New Mexico Election Results 2020: Live Updates]</ref>

[[File:Inhofe.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Sen. James Inhofe won re-election to another six-year term in office.]]

===Oklahoma===
Incumbent conservative Republican senator [[Jim Inhofe]] of [[Oklahoma]] initially had not announced whether he would run for re-election or not,<ref>[https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/at-sen-jim-inhofe-hasn-t-said-he-s-running/article_764b5a94-1da6-5f3d-a6c6-4cd4cbde4f3b.html At 84, Sen. Jim Inhofe hasn't said he's running for re-election, but he's raising money as if he is]</ref> though finally announced on March 5, 2020 his re-election campaign.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://oklahoman.com/article/5656619/inhofe-announces-re-election-bid Inhofe announces re-election bid]
*[https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/government-and-politics/sen-jim-inhofe-announces-he-s-running-again-for-reelection/article_7afd8b7b-8092-5c4a-b055-0d7297e26948.html#8 Sen. Jim Inhofe, 85, announces he's running again for reelection]
*[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oklahoma/articles/2020-03-05/us-sen-jim-inhofe-85-of-oklahoma-to-seek-another-term US Sen. Jim Inhofe, 85, of Oklahoma to Seek Another Term]
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/5/us-sen-jim-inhofe-85-of-oklahoma-to-seek-another-t/ Oklahoma's Jim Inhofe, 85, to seek another Senate term]</ref>

The primaries were held on June 30, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Oklahoma,_2020 United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====OK Republican primary====
Inhofe easily won the Republican Party primary with nearly three-quarters of the votes casted.<ref name="Live results: 2020 Oklahoma Senate primaries">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/oklahoma-senate-primary-live-results/ Live results: 2020 Oklahoma Senate primaries]</ref>

====OK Democrat primary====
The Democrat primary was won by Abby Broyles, who garnered 60% of the vote.<ref name="Live results: 2020 Oklahoma Senate primaries"/>

====OK Issues====
Sen. Inhofe faced scrutiny in March 2020 amidst the [[CCP pandemic]] after it was reported that he "conveniently" benefited from large stock trades before the market crashed.<ref>[https://nypost.com/2020/03/20/richard-burr-kelly-loeffler-urged-to-resign-for-selling-stocks-after-coronavirus-briefing/ Sens. Dianne Feinstein, Jim Inhofe made stock trades before coronavirus pandemic]</ref> Other implications included [[Kelly Loeffler]], [[Richard Burr]], and [[Dianne Feinstein]]. Despite being initially investigated, the [[DOJ]] dropped later dropped the case against Inhofe.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/26/doj-drops-insider-trading-investigations-into-three-senators/# DOJ Drops Insider Trading Investigations into Three Senators]</ref>

On March 5, 2020, Inhofe co-sponsored a resolution by [[Josh Hawley]] to condemn threats made by [[Charles Schumer]] against Supreme Court justices [[Neil Gorsuch]] and [[Brett Kavanaugh]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/05/josh-hawley-14-gop-senators-move-to-censure-chuck-schumer-for-threatening-justices/ Josh Hawley, 14 GOP Senators Move to Censure Chuck Schumer for Threatening Justices]</ref>

====OK Results====
Sen. Inhofe easily won re-election by a thirty-point margin.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/3/jim-inhofe-wins-reelection-bid/ Armed Services Chair Jim Inhofe wins reelection bid]
*[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-oklahoma-senate.html Oklahoma U.S. Senate Election Results]</ref>

[[File:000merkleyofficialphoto.jpg|thumb|right|225px|Leftist Jeff Merkley won election to another Senate term.]]

===Oregon===
[[Jeff Merkley]], the [[left-wing]] junior senator from [[Oregon]], announced in March 2019 his run for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.rollcall.com/2019/03/05/sen-jeff-merkley-will-run-for-re-election-instead-of-president/ Sen. Jeff Merkley will run for re-election instead of president]</ref> His seat was marked as a safe hold.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primary elections were held on May 19, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Oregon,_2020 United States Senate election in Oregon, 2020]</ref>

====OR Democrat primary====
Sen. Merkley won the Democrat primary uncontested.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/oregon-senate-primary-live-results/ Live results: 2020 Oregon Senate primaries]</ref>

====OR Republican primary====
The Republican primary was won by Jo Rae Perkins, who garnered nearly 50% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/oregon-senate-primary-live-results/ Live results: 2020 Oregon Senate primaries]</ref> A staunch conservative, Perkins was subject to harsh attacks by the liberal media over her support<ref>[https://heavy.com/news/2020/05/jo-rae-perkins-qanon-conspiracy-theorist-wins-gop-support-in-u-s-senate-race/ Jo Rae Perkins: QAnon Conspiracy Theorist Wins GOP Support in U.S. Senate Race]</ref> for the [[QAnon]] conspiracy theory.

====OR Issues====
In May 2020, Sen. Merkley ridiculously claimed that the opposition to mail-in voting from many [[Republicans]] is somehow an attempt to suppress the vote of minorities,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/media/merkley-mail-in-ballots-voting-people-of-color Senate Democrat: Mail-in ballots needed because GOP trying to stop 'people of color from voting']
*[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/05/20/merkley-republicans-opposing-mail-in-voting-to-stop-people-of-color-from-voting/ Merkley: Republicans Opposing Mail-In Voting ‘to Stop People of Color from Voting’]</ref> adding on to the [[left-wing]] [[conspiracy theory]] that the [[Republican Party]] supposedly engages in [[voter suppression]], which is a common [[Democrat]] tactic.

After flying on a crowded airplane, Merkley introduced a bill that would ban airlines from booking middle seats to passengers.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/senate-bill-would-ban-airlines-from-booking-middle-seats-2020-7 A US senator just introduced a bill banning airlines from booking middle seats or charging passengers for switching seats]
*[https://www.rollcall.com/2020/07/23/merkley-bill-would-stop-airlines-sale-of-middle-seats/ Merkley bill would stop airlines’ sale of middle seats]</ref>

Amidst a lawless [[2020 Leftist Insurrection|left-wing insurrection]] in [[Portland, Oregon]], Merkley claimed that the rioters and anarchists vandalizing property were “peaceful”.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/19/watch-sen-merkley-says-bill-will-stop-peaceful-protester-arrests/ Watch: Sen. Merkley Says Bill Will Stop ‘Peaceful Protester’ Arrests]
*[https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/08/04/democrats-continue-whitewash-antifa-rioters-as-peaceful-protesters-n751250 Ted Cruz Video Eviscerates Democrats' False Narrative About 'Peaceful Protesters']</ref>

====OR Results====
Merkley won re-election to another Senate term by a seventeen-point margin.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/02/oregon-election-2020-results-jeff-merkley-jo-rae-perkins-senate/6075663002/ Jeff Merkley reelected to US Senate for Oregon, defeating challenger Jo Rae Perkins]
*[https://www.chron.com/news/article/Merkley-Perkins-face-off-in-Oregon-Senate-race-15696460.php Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley wins US Senate reelection]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/oregon-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Democrat Jeff Merkley defeats GOP challenger Jo Rae Perkins in race for US Senate seat in Oregon]</ref>

[[File:Reed.jpg|thumb|right|215px|Democrat senator Jack Reed won re-election to another Senate term.]]

===Rhode Island===
[[Jack Reed]], the liberal [[Democrat]] senior senator from [[Rhode Island]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.wpri.com/news/sen-reed-has-1-8m-for-2020-re-election-race-2/ Sen. Reed has $1.8M for 2020 re-election race]</ref> Several ratings have marked his Senate seat as safe.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on September 8, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Rhode_Island,_2020 United States Senate election in Rhode Island, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====RI Democrat primary====
Sen. Reed ran uncontested in the Democrat primary in seeking a fifth Senate term.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Rhode_Island,_2020_(September_8_Democratic_primary) United States Senate election in Rhode Island, 2020 (September 8 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia]</ref><ref name="Rhode Island Primary Results 2020">[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/rhode-island/ Rhode Island Primary Results 2020]</ref>

====RI Republican primary====
The only [[Republican]] who ran to challenge Reed was Allen Waters.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Rhode_Island,_2020_(September_8_Republican_primary) United States Senate election in Rhode Island, 2020 (September 8 Republican primary)]</ref> While initially backed by the Rhode Island GOP, Waters' endorsement was rescinded in late June 2020 after reports surfaced of a domestic disturbance he was involved in a year prior.<ref>Two references:
*[http://www.ri.gop/rhode_island_republican_party_withdraws_endorsement_for_allen_waters Rhode Island Republican Party Withdraws Endorsement for Allen Waters]
*[https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200625/ri-gop-rescinds-endorsement-of-us-senate-candidate-allen-waters R.I. GOP rescinds endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate Allen Waters]</ref>

Waters won the Republican nomination uncontested.<ref name="Rhode Island Primary Results 2020"/>

====RI Issues====
Obsessed with renaming military bases, Sen. Reed blocked an amendment in late July 2020 proposed by [[Josh Hawley]] for a defense bill that would remove language associated with such in the legislation.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/508486-senate-poised-to-pass-defense-bill-with-plan-changing-confederate-named-bases Senate poised to pass defense bill with plan changing Confederate-named bases]</ref>

====RI Results====
Reed easily won re-election to another Senate term by over thirty points,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://tulsaworld.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/biden-wins-rhode-island-reed-reelected-as-polls-close/article_c42d586a-658b-580f-962a-7357a865cf40.html US Reps. Langevin and Cicilline reelected; Biden wins state]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/rhode-island-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Rhode Island's Jack Reed successfully defends his US Senate seat from GOP challenger Allen Waters]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/reed-wins-fifth-term-in-senate/ar-BB1aFu46 Reed wins fifth term in Senate]</ref> though underperformed his previous re-election margins.
{{Image Thumbnail left|File:M. Michael Rounds.gif|200px|Sen. Mike Rounds won re-election to another Senate term.}}

===South Dakota===
[[Mike Rounds]], the mostly [[conservative]] senator from [[South Dakota]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/content/news/Sen-Mike-Rounds-announces-bid-for-second-term-567616381.html Sen. Mike Rounds announces bid for second term]</ref>

The primaries were held on June 2, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_South_Dakota,_2020 United States Senate election in South Dakota, 2020]</ref>

====SD Republican primary====
Sen. Rounds won the Republican primary over challenger Scyller Borglum with 75% of the vote.<ref name="Live: South Dakota State Primary Election Results 2020">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/02/us/elections/results-south-dakota-primary-elections.html Live: South Dakota State Primary Election Results 2020]</ref>

====SD Democrat primary====
The Democrat primary was won by Daniel Ahlers, who ran uncontested.<ref name="Live: South Dakota State Primary Election Results 2020"/>

====SD Issues====
Rounds joined several Senate globalist RINOs in late May 2020 in signing a letter urging Donald Trump not to restrict migrant visas.<ref name="Globalist Senate RINOs"/>

In late July 2020, Sen. Rounds asserted an approval of using federal agents against violent protesters when federal property is being vandalized.<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/andrew-davenport/sen-cornyn-okay-use-dhs-agents-against-protesters-if-used Sen. Cornyn: Okay to Use DHS Agents Against Protesters if Used to ‘Enforce Federal Law’]</ref>

====SD Debate====
A planned debate at the South Dakota State Fair was cancelled after doctors found cancer cells in Sen. Rounds' wife.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/dakota-news-now-to-host-south-dakota-senate-race-debate-at-state-fair/ar-BB18E32X Senate Debate at South Dakota State Fair cancelled]
*[https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/senate-debate-cancelled-at-state-fair/ Senate debate cancelled at State Fair]</ref>

====SD Results====
Rounds handily won re-election to serve for another six-year Senate term.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Marijuana-proposals-offer-South-Dakota-intrigue-15696306.php Trump rolls in South Dakota while 2 marijuana measures pass]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/south-dakota-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 South Dakota's Mike Rounds defeats challenger Dan Ahlers in race for US Senate seat]</ref>

===Tennessee (open seat)===
[[File:250px-Lamar Alexander official portrait.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Tennessee senator [[Lamar Alexander]] retired.]]
[[Lamar Alexander]], the {{before on after|2021|01|03|current|current|former}} [[RINO]] establishment senior senator from [[Tennessee]], announced in December 2018 that he would not run for re-election in 2020.<ref>Multiple sources:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/17/lamar-alexander-announces-retirement-senate/ Lamar Alexander announces retirement from Senate]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tennessee-gop-senator-lamar-alexander-announces-retirement Tennessee GOP senator Lamar Alexander announces retirement]
*[https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2018/12/17/sen-lamar-alexander-tennessee/2276521002/ Tennessee US Sen. Lamar Alexander will not seek re-election in 2020]</ref>

The primaries were held on August 6, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Tennessee,_2020 United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====TN Republican primary====
Among the Republicans who ran for the open seat included former U.S. Ambassador to Japan [[Bill Hagerty]]<ref>[https://teamhagerty.com/ Home - Hagerty for U.S. Senate]</ref> and surgeon [[Manny Sethi]].<ref>[https://www.drmannyforsenate.com/ Dr. Manny for U.S. Senate]</ref><ref>[https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/03/manny-sethi-2020-senate-bid-tennessee-republican-lamar-alexander/1292498001/ Nashville trauma surgeon Manny Sethi launches 2020 U.S. Senate bid]</ref>

It was reported by [[Breitbart]] in late July 2020 that Sethi's campaign had comprised of many [[Never Trump]]ers, including a former staffer for [[anti-Trump]] [[RINO]] [[John Kasich]] who once on [[Facebook]] re-posted a call by [[Ben Sasse]] to oppose Trump.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/22/divisive-short-fingered-vulgarian-never-trumpers-comprise-tennessees-manny-sethi-entire-senior-campaign-staff/ ‘Divisive, Short-Fingered Vulgarian’: Never Trumpers Comprise Tennessee’s Manny Sethi’s Entire Senior Campaign Staff]</ref>

The primary was ultimately won by Hagerty, who garnered just over 50% of the vote.<ref name="August 6, 2020 Unofficial Election Results">[https://elections.tn.gov/results.php?ByOffice=United%20States%20Senate August 6, 2020 Unofficial Election Results]</ref>

====TN Democrat primary====
The [[Democrat]] primary was won by Marquita Bradshaw, who garnered just over 35% of the votes.<ref name="August 6, 2020 Unofficial Election Results"/>

====TN Issues====
Amidst the [[CCP pandemic]], Hagerty asserted in late March 2020 the importance of holding [[China]] accountable.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/22/tennessee-senate-bill-hagerty-chinese/ Tennessee Senate Candidate Amb. Bill Hagerty: ‘The Chinese Have Got to Be Held Accountable’]</ref>

====TN Results====
Hagerty easily won the general election to succeed Sen. Alexander, defeating Bradshaw by over twenty-five percentage points.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/republican-bill-hagerty-wins-tennessee-senate-race/ar-BB1aGfpX Republican Bill Hagerty wins Tennessee Senate race]
*[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2020/11/03/bradshaw-hagerty-us-senate-seat-tennessee-election-results/6047928002/ Republican Bill Hagerty is next Tennessee U.S. Senator, defeating Democrat Marquita Bradshaw]</ref>

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===Texas===
[[RINO Backer]] and [[establishment]] moderate [[John Cornyn]], the senior senator from [[Texas]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/352149-cornyn-to-run-for-re-election-in-2020 Cornyn to run for reelection in 2020]</ref> His seat was considered to be ''mostly'' safe, according to several election ratings.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on March 3, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Texas,_2020 United States Senate election in Texas, 2020]</ref> For the races in the state in which no candidate received a majority of the votes cast, runoffs were held on July 14.

====TX Republican primary====
Cornyn won the [[Republican]] primary that was held on March 3, 2020.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/485848-cornyn-wins-senate-primary-in-texas Cornyn wins Senate primary in Texas]</ref>

====TX Democrat primary====
Among the dozen candidates in the Democrat primary included Mary Jennings Hegar, Royce West, and Annie Garcia. No candidate received a majority of the votes,<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/texas/ Texas Primary Results 2020]</ref> and a runoff followed; Hegar won the latter with just over half of the votes casted. Black Democrats, including West, accused their party's establishment of "rigging" the primary when they had announced their endorsement of Hegar in December 2019.<ref name="Democrats Spent Tens of Millions to Destroy the Hopes and Dreams of These Qualified Black Candidates"/> West also stated that he would not vote for Hegar in the general election,<ref>[https://www.statesman.com/news/20201009/royce-west-wonrsquot-vote-for-mj-hegar-says Royce West won’t vote for MJ Hegar, says]</ref> saying that she has a "problem" with blacks, adding on that: "I know a lot of people not voting for her."<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/state-senator-says-texas-dem-has-a-problem-with-african-americans/ State Senator Says Texas Dem Has a ‘Problem’ With African Americans]</ref>

====TX Issues====
Cornyn criticized [[Democrats]] in May 2020 for exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to attempt legislating a left-wing agenda.<Ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/03/24/gop-sen-cornyn-blasts-dems-for-including-wish-list-in-coronavirus-relief-package-just-shameful/ GOP Sen. Cornyn Blasts Dems for Including ‘Wish List’ in Coronavirus Relief Package — ‘Just Shameful’]</ref>

Sen. Cornyn was part of nine [[globalist]] GOP senators in late May 2020 who sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to restrict migrant visas while Americans lost their jobs amidst the [[CCP virus in the United States]].<ref name="Globalist Senate RINOs"/>

Hegar has ridiculously compared American immigration policies to concentration camps in [[China]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cornyn-challenger-equates-u-s-border-policies-to-chinese-concentration-camps/ Cornyn Challenger Equates U.S. Border Policies to Chinese Concentration Camps]
*[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/mj-hegar-john-cornyn-texas-uighurs/2020/07/16/id/977494/ Dem Candidate Compares Border Policies to China's Concentration Camps]
*[https://pjmedia.com/election/bryan-preston/2020/07/16/democrat-senate-candidate-hegar-compares-u-s-border-facilities-to-chinas-concentration-camps-as-ghastly-footage-resurfaces-n653963 Democrat Senate Candidate Hegar Compares U.S. Border Facilities to China's Concentration Camps As Ghastly Footage Resurfaces]</ref>

====TX Results====
Sen. Cornyn handily won re-election to a fourth Senate term by a 9.6% margin with over 90% of the expected vote being reported.<ref name="Texas Senate Election Results 2020"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/3/john-cornyn-wins-reelection-texas/ John Cornyn wins reelection in Texas]
*[https://www.texastribune.org/2020/11/03/texas-2020-elections-update/ President Donald Trump wins Texas, Republican John Cornyn wins another Senate term]
*[https://www.chron.com/news/election2020/article/Republican-Sen-John-Cornyn-to-serve-fourth-term-15682083.php Republican Sen. John Cornyn defeats MJ Hegar, secures fourth term]</ref> [[Liberal]] donors gave tens of millions to Hegar's campaign<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2020/10/29/mj-hegars-largest-san-antonio-contributors.html Who has donated the most money for MJ Hegar's campaign in SA?]
*[https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Democrat-MJ-Hegar-raises-13-5M-in-bid-to-unseat-15609929.php Democrat MJ Hegar raises $13.5M in bid to unseat Sen. John Cornyn]
*[https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/following-the-money-in-texas-heated-u-s-senate-race/ Following the money in Texas’ heated U.S. Senate race]</ref> only to face disappointment upon learning that she lost the general election.

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===Virginia===
[[Deep state]] ally and "[[centrist]]" Democrat [[Mark Warner]] ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/8/mark-warner-posts-18m-second-quarter-fundraising/ Sen. Mark Warner posts $1.8M second-quarter fundraising haul]</ref>

The primaries were held on June 23, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Virginia,_2020 United States Senate election in Virginia, 2020]</ref>

====VA Democrat primary====
Sen. Warner ran unopposed in the Democrat primary.

====VA Republican primary====
[[Daniel Gade]], Thomas Speciale, and Alissa Baldwin ran in the Republican primary; Gade won with around two-thirds of the vote,<ref>[https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2020%20June%20Republican%20Primary/Site/Congress.html 2020 June Republican Primary]</ref> while Baldwin and Speciale finished respectively with 18% and 14% of the votes cast.

====VA Issues====
In late July 2020, Sen. Warner and his colleague [[Tim Kaine]] introduced [[gun control]] legislation.<ref>[https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/07/22/kaine-and-warner-introduce-gun-legislation-take-virginia-plan-to-congress/ Kaine and Warner introduce gun legislation, take “Virginia Plan” to Congress]</ref>

In an interview with ''[[Breitbart News]] Sunday'' host Joel B. Pollak, Gade contrasted his service as a member of the [[U.S. Army]] with Sen. Warner, who he referred to as a "swamp creature" for voting against [[coronavirus]] relief.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/10/19/daniel-gade-on-virginia-i-am-a-veteran-mark-warner-is-a-swamp-creature/ Daniel Gade on Virginia: I Am a Veteran, Mark Warner Is a Swamp Creature]</ref> It's also important to note that Warner is the vice chair of the [[SSCI]], often regarded as a corrupt body of the [[Deep state]] in its [[FISA abuse|abuse of the FISA process]].

====VA Debate(s)====
The first Senate debate between the [[Deep state]]r and the U.S. Army veteran was held on September 23, 2020, hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and moderated by partisan [[NBC]] hack [[Chuck Todd]].<ref>[https://patch.com/virginia/mclean/first-debate-virginia-u-s-senate-race-scheduled-nova First Debate For Virginia U.S. Senate Race Scheduled In NoVA]</ref>

====VA Results====
Sen. Warner handily won re-election over Gade by a twelve-point margin.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrat-mark-warner-wins-third-term-in-virginia Democrat Mark Warner wins third term in Virginia]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/virginia-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Sen. Mark Warner wins Virginia against Republican challenger Daniel Gade]
*[https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/mark-warner-wins-virginia-senate-race-election-2020/65-979ef533-25bf-4dbe-abe6-977afdecdb3f AP: Democratic incumbent Mark Warner wins Senate race in Virginia]</ref>

[[File:Shelley Moore Capito official Senate photo.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Sen. Capito won re-election.]]

===West Virginia===
Establishment moderate [[conservative]] [[Shelley Moore Capito]], the junior senator from [[West Virginia]], ran for re-election to a second term in the Senate.<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/west-virginia/articles/2020-01-17/capito-files-for-reelection-setting-up-race-with-ojeda Capito Files for Reelection, Faces Potential Race With Ojeda]</ref> Her seat was considered to be safe.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on June 9, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia,_2020 United States Senate election in West Virginia, 2020]</ref>

====WV Republican primary====
Capito easily won her party's primary with over 80% of the vote, defeating two challengers.<ref name="West Virginia U.S. Senate Primary Election Results">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/09/us/elections/results-west-virginia-senate-primary-election.html West Virginia U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

====WV Democrat primary====
The Democrat primary was won by Paula Jean Swearengin with 38% of the vote, defeating opponents Richard Ojeda and Richie Robb.<ref name="West Virginia U.S. Senate Primary Election Results"/>

====WV Issues====
Amidst spars between many [[conservative]] Republicans and [[Anthony Fauci]], Sen. Capito sided with the latter.<ref>Two references:
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/491363-gop-senator-trump-should-let-healthcare-professionals-guide-coronavirus GOP senator: Trump should let health care professionals 'guide' coronavirus response]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/12/anthony-fauci-republicans-coronavirus-251919 Fauci fatigue sets in among some Republicans]</ref>

In mid-June 2020, Capito bucked with her party line on a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) nomination.<ref>[https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/503256-key-republican-jeopardizes-nomination-of-trump-consumer-safety-pick Key Republican jeopardizes nomination of Trump consumer safety pick]</ref>

====WV Results====
Sen. Capito easily won re-election to a second Senate term in a landslide.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/west-virginia-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020-10 West Virginia's Shelley Moore Capito defends her Senate seat from Democrat Paula Jean Swearengin]
*[https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/US-Sen-Shelley-Moore-Capito-wins-2nd-term-in-15698891.php US Sen. Shelley Moore Capito wins 2nd term in West Virginia]</ref>

[[File:Enzi.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Sen. Mike Enzi retired.]]

===Wyoming (open seat)===
Establishment conservative [[Mike Enzi]] announced on May 4, 2019 that he wouldn't run for re-election in 2020.<ref>Two sources:
*[https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/04/wyoming-sen-mike-enzi-will-not-run-for-reelection-next-year-1301637 Wyoming Sen. Mike Enzi won't run for reelection]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/442132-wyomings-enzi-to-retire-from-senate-at-end-of-term Mike Enzi announces he'll retire from Senate after 2020]</ref>

The primary elections were held on August 18, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Wyoming,_2020 United States Senate election in Wyoming, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====WY Republican primary====
While Wyoming's U.S. representative [[Liz Cheney]] of the at-large district was initially a potential to run for the Senate seat, she later declined, preferring to run for re-election to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]].<ref>Two sources:
*[https://localnews8.com/news/2020/01/16/liz-cheney-wont-run-for-us-senate-seat-from-wyoming/ Liz Cheney won’t run for US Senate seat from Wyoming]
*[https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/wyoming-rep-liz-cheney-will-not-run-for-senate/article_fda975a9-dd8a-5295-8abc-3cb2afac9a57.html Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney will not run for Senate]</ref> Cheney's predecessor in the U.S. House, [[Cynthia Lummis]], ran in the election and won the [[Republican]] primary.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/512187-cynthia-lummis-wins-gop-senate-primary-in-wyoming Cynthia Lummis wins GOP Senate primary in Wyoming]</ref>

====WY Democrat primary====
Among the Democrats who ran in the [[Democrat]] primary include Merav Ben-David, Nathan Wendt and Rex Wilde. Ben-David ultimately won the primary.<ref>[https://forward.com/fast-forward/452866/merav-ben-david-an-israeli-american-scientist-wins-wyoming-s-democratic/ Merav Ben-David, an Israeli-American scientist, wins Wyoming’s Democratic senate primary]</ref>

====WY Issues====
In December 2019, Lummis wrote an article for [[Breitbart]], in it praising [[President Trump]] for being a “Disruptor-in-Chief” of [[Washington, D.C.]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/01/exclusive-cynthia-lummis-disruptor-in-chief-donald-trump-has-changed-washington-for-the-better/# Exclusive–Cynthia Lummis: Disruptor-in-Chief Donald Trump Has Changed Washington for the Better]</ref>

====WY Results====
Lummis easily won the general election over Ben-David with 73% of the votes cast.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/republican-cynthia-lummis-wins-wyoming-senate-election/ar-BB1aFrGD Republican Cynthia Lummis wins Wyoming Senate election]
*[https://www.chron.com/news/article/A-Wyoming-first-4-women-compete-for-US-House-15696418.php Trump, Lummis and Cheney win in Wyoming]
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/wyoming-senate-election-2020-live-vote-counts-results-2020 Republican Cynthia Lummis nabs Wyoming's open Senate seat from Democratic challenger Merav Ben-David]</ref>

==Predicted vulnerable seats==
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===Georgia===
[[David Perdue]], the incumbent mostly [[conservative]] senior senator from [[Georgia]], is running for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/inside-david-perdue-2020-race-for-another-senate-term/pTFQ5GdliIK0ljaIu8j5qN/ Inside David Perdue’s 2020 race for another U.S. Senate term]</ref>

The primaries were held on June 9, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Georgia,_2020 United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====GA Republican primary====
Sen. Perdue ran unopposed in his party's primary.<ref name="Georgia Primary Results 2020">[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/georgia/ Georgia Primary Results 2020]</ref>

====GA Democrat primary====
The Democrat primary was won by [[Jon Ossoff]] with just over 50% of the vote, who defeated challengers Teresa Tomlinson and Sarah Riggs Amico.<ref name="Georgia Primary Results 2020"/>

====GA Issues====
Ossoff has been criticized<ref>[https://www.dailywire.com/news/tinseltown-liberal-friends-gop-smacks-jon-ossoff-over-hollywood-ties-in-georgia-senate-race ‘Tinseltown Liberal Friends’: GOP Smacks Jon Ossoff Over Hollywood Ties In Georgia Senate Race]</ref> for previously misrepresenting his national security credentials when running for U.S. House in a 2017 special election to succeed [[Tom Price]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/politics/ossoff-admits-he-misrepresented-national-security-credentials/ Ossoff Admits He Misrepresented National Security Credentials]</ref>

Ossoff is reportedly tied to a pro-[[CCP]] media company.<ref>[https://www.nationalreview.com/news/georgia-senate-candidate-jon-ossoff-quietly-discloses-financial-ties-to-pro-ccp-hong-kong-media-company/ Georgia Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff Quietly Discloses Financial Ties to Pro-CCP Hong Kong Media Company]</ref><ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/09/ossoff-n2577759 Georgia Dem Jon Ossoff Has Business Ties to Company Partially Owned by Chinese Government]</ref>

In an undercover video released by [[Project Veritas]] in late October 2020, Ossoff's field organizer was filmed admitting that the campaign deceived voters of the [[left-wing]] candidate as a supposed "moderate", admitting his [[progressive]] viewpoints.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/okeefe-strikes-georgia-dem-senate-candidate-jon-ossoff-keeps-progressive-values-low-key-sway-georgia-rednecks-video/ O’Keefe Strikes Again! Georgia Dem Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff Keeps Progressive Values ‘Low Key’ to Sway Georgia “Rednecks” (VIDEO)]</ref>

Ossoff has openly called for instituting [[gun control]] policies.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/10/democrat-jon-ossoff-ban-sale-semi-automatic-rifles-high-cap-magazines/ Democrat Jon Ossoff: Ban Sale of Semi-Automatic Rifles, ‘High Cap’ Magazines]</ref> He has also dodged questions asked to him about [[Raphael Warnock]]'s bigotry.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ossoff-dodges-on-warnocks-praise-for-anti-semitic-pastor/ Ossoff Dodges on Warnock’s Praise for Anti-Semitic Pastor]</ref>

Ossoff believes that the [[United States]] needs a new voting rights act and a new civil rights act to enact "equal justice and equal rights for all" despite the fact that legislation to ensure such has been passed decades ago.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/11/22/ossoff-we-need-a-new-voting-rights-act-and-a-new-civil-rights-act/ Ossoff: We Need a New Voting Rights Act and a New Civil Rights Act]</ref> He also made a conspiratorial claim that Trump's campaign, Perdue, and Loeffer "trying to undermine the results of the election here is a brazen and direct attack on the voting rights of black voters in Georgia."

After Ossoff deceptively omitted a disclosure showing payment from a [[CCP]]-tied company, his campaign lamely justified the action in claiming "paperwork oversight".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/25/georgia-democrat-senate-candidate-jon-ossoff-claims-oversight-in-omitting-payment-from-chinese-communist-linked-company/ Georgia Democrat Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff Claims ‘Oversight’ in Omitting Payment from Chinese Communist-Linked Company]</ref>

====GA Campaign====
Despite denouncing corporate PACs, Ossoff has indirectly taken thousands of dollars from such groups<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ossoff-says-corporate-pac-money-kills-as-he-rakes-in-thousands-from-them/ Ossoff Says Corporate PAC Money ‘Kills’ As He Rakes In Thousands From Them]</ref> repeatedly.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ossoff-finds-workaround-to-accept-corporate-cash-he-claims-to-shun/ Ossoff Finds Workaround to Accept Corporate Cash He Claims to Shun]</ref>

Ossoff claimed in a campaign ad in late September 2020 that he "will defend our [[Second Amendment]]";<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhSbdIxgZP4 Ossoff: Police & 2A ad]</ref> the [[National Rifle Association]] has given him an "F" rating for holding [[gun control|gun-grabbing]] positions.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/georgia-democratic-senate-candidate-plays-both-sides-of-gun-debate?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=msn_feed Georgia Democratic Senate candidate plays both sides of gun debate]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-perdue-attacks-dem-challenger-2nd-amendment-ad Sen. Perdue claims Dem rival misleading Georgia voters with pro-2nd Amendment ad]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/01/ossoff-gun-control-n2577270 Ossoff Runs Misleading Ad Claiming to Support Second Amendment]</ref> He later released an ad falsely portraying Perdue as corrupt.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/fact-checker-rates-ossoff-ad-painting-perdue-as-corrupt-mostly-false/ Fact-Checker Rates Ossoff Ad Painting Perdue as Corrupt ‘Mostly False’]</ref>

Filings by the [[FEC]] show that Ossoff has fundraised with [[Cal Cunningham]] after the latter had been implicated and investigated for a sex scandal.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/16/untitled-n2578263 FEC Filings Show Ossoff Fundraised With Cal Cunningham After Adulterous Sex Scandal]</ref>

Ossoff has run a campaign ad promoting [[coronavirus]] relief he previously opposed.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/11/09/ossoff-n2579740 Jon Ossoff Runs Ad Promoting COVID Relief Programs That He Opposed]</ref>

It was reported by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] that Ossoff and [[Raphael Warnock]] (running in the Georgia special election) held a fundraiser with liberal [[Silicon Valley]] elitists to boost their candidacies.<ref name="Georgia Dems Start Runoff With Silicon Valley Fundraiser">Two references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/georgia-dems-start-runoff-with-silicon-valley-fundraiser/ Georgia Dems Start Runoff With Silicon Valley Fundraiser]
*[https://www.westernjournal.com/georgia-dems-kick-off-runoff-california-fundraiser/ Georgia Dems Kick Off Runoff with California Fundraiser]</ref>

Ossoff has provided a case against being elected to the Senate, saying that losing the race will cause "gridlock in Washington for at least four years."<ref>[https://www.westernjournal.com/ga-dem-senate-candidate-jon-ossoff-accidentally-makes-brilliant-case/ GA Dem Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff Accidentally Makes Brilliant Case Against Himself]</ref> Note that such Biden becomes president, a [[GOP]]-held Senate will be able to block [[far-left]] proposals from passing.

The [[NRSC]] has called on Ossoff to end his usage of "inflammatory language".<ref name="NRSC: Democrats Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Should Stop Inflammatory Language">[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/15/nrsc-democrats-raphael-warnock-jon-ossoff-should-stop-inflammatory-language/ NRSC: Democrats Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Should Stop ‘Inflammatory Language’]</ref>

It was reported by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] in November 2020 that the [[NRA]] is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to back Perdue as well as Sen. Loeffler amidst the upcoming runoffs.<ref name="NRA Spending Big in Georgia">[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/nra-spending-big-in-georgia/ NRA Spending Big in Georgia]</ref> The Senate candidates are also backed by [[Mike Pence]], who made two campaign stops at [[Georgia]] to boost their campaigns,<ref name="Pence in Georgia: GOP Senate Needed to Save America">[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/pence-in-georgia-gop-senate-needed-to-save-america/ Pence in Georgia: GOP Senate Needed to ‘Save America’]</ref> also vowing to "keep fighting until every illegal vote is thrown out." (see: [[2020 Election fraud timeline]])

Perdue released a campaign ad on November 20, 2020 noting the radical [[left-wing]] goal of "changing" America, with a voice-over saying: "Vote David Perdue to save America."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/20/watch-david-perdue-last-line-of-defense-against-defund-the-police-voting-rights-for-illegal-immigrants/ Watch: David Perdue ‘Last Line of Defense’ Against Defund the Police, Voting Rights for Illegal Immigrants]</ref>

The [[liberal]] [[dark money]] group [[ActBlue]] is currently attempting to lower [[GOP]] turnout in the runoff by putting up billboards portraying Perdue as unwilling to fight for Trump and discouraging Republican voters from supporting him.<ref name="Deceitful Campaign Tactics to Manipulate Voters’: Democrats Aim to Create, Exploit Divisions Among GOP in Georgia Runoffs">[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/23/deceitful-campaign-tactics-to-manipulate-voters-democrats-aim-to-create-exploit-divisions-among-gop-in-georgia-runoffs/ ‘Deceitful Campaign Tactics to Manipulate Voters’: Democrats Aim to Create, Exploit Divisions Among GOP in Georgia Runoffs]</ref> This ploy was highlighted by [[Donald Trump, Jr.]], who called for supporters of the president to vote for Perdue as well as [[Kelly Loeffler]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/23/trump-jr-urges-georgians-to-back-loeffler-perdue-in-senate-runoffs/ Donald Trump Jr. Urges Georgians to Back Loeffler, Perdue in Senate Runoffs]</ref>

The [[Georgia]] Republican Party released an ad on November 23, 2020 saying,
{{quotebox|If you don't [vote], illegal immigrants will."<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/23/watch-georgia-gop-ad-if-americans-do-not-vote-illegal-aliens-will/ Watch–Georgia GOP Ad: If Americans Do Not Vote, Illegal Aliens Will]</ref>}}

Ossoff has received the backing of a [[Bloomberg]] [[gun control]] advocacy group.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/24/mike-bloomberg-gun-control-group-descends-on-georgia-to-back-democrat-ossoff/ Mike Bloomberg Gun Control Group Descends on Georgia to Back Democrat Ossoff]</ref>

====GA Debates====
A virtual debate between Perdue and Ossoff was held on October 12, 2020,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ddTe5bZ5zU US Senate debate with Jon Ossoff and David Perdue]</ref> where the latter was noted to have spent the time dodging his own record.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/13/ga-sen-debate-n2577941 GA Dem Jon Ossoff Spends First Debate Running From His Own Record]</ref>

At the second debate held in late October 2020, Perdue brought up Ossoff's ties with the [[CCP]] and showed the receipts his [[Democrat]] challenger received from a company associated with the Chinese government.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/29/ossoff-chinaga-sen-debate-n2578986 Sen. Perdue Brings The Receipts on Ossoff's Business Ties to The Chinese Government to Second Debate]</ref> The senator later tweeted: "We came prepared, Jon".<ref>https://twitter.com/Perduesenate/status/1321599266251542528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw</ref>

====GA Results====
Perdue consistently held a lead over Ossoff on election night and for several days, though it shrunk until he no longer held over 50% of the total votes cast;<ref>[https://www.ibtimes.com/who-won-georgias-senate-race-david-perdue-jon-ossoff-battle-tight-race-3075272 Who Won Georgia's Senate Race? David Perdue, Jon Ossoff Battle In Tight Race]</ref><ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/georgia-senate-results Georgia Senate Election Results 2020]</ref> a runoff will be held in January 2021 to determine who will serve in the Senate seat for the next six years.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/6/jon-ossoff-david-perdue-set-georgia-senate-runoff-/ AP: Jon Ossoff, David Perdue set for Georgia Senate runoff]</ref> Ossoff deflected on his trailing of Perdue by blaming [[Libertarian Party|Libertarian]] candidate Shane Hazel.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/democrats/ossoff-blames-libertarian-candidate-for-his-running-100000-votes-behind-biden-in-georgia/ Ossoff Blames Libertarian Candidate for His Running 100,000 Votes Behind Biden in Georgia]</ref>

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|style="background:#ffe2dc"|[[File:Cjjfdjfty.png|55px|right]]<center>'''[[Kelly Loeffler|Kelly Loeffler]]''' '''(advanced to runoff)'''</center> || style="background:#ffe2dc"|[[File:Cjjfdjfty.png|55px|right]]<center>'''[[Doug Collins|Doug Collins]]''' '''(lost)'''</center> || style="background:#dce6ff"|[[File:Democraticpartyusalogo.png|45px|right]]<center>'''[[Raphael Warnock|Raphael Warnock]]''' '''(advanced to runoff)'''</center>
|}

===Georgia (special)===
Georgia held a special election to fill the seat of [[Johnny Isakson]], who resigned in December 2019. A normal primary election did not occur; instead, all candidates, regardless of party, were placed on the same ballot for a jungle primary election in November 3, 2020. Under state law, party labels had been printed on the ballot, and if no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a run-off election to be held on January 5, 2021.

Governor [[Brian Kemp]] had appointed [[Kelly Loeffler]] to serve as Isakson's replacement, effective January 6, 2020.

Loeffler, being the incumbent junior senator from [[Georgia]], is running for election to a full Senate term. Among her endorsements include former ambassador [[Nikki Haley]]<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/09/nikki-haley-endorses-kelly-loeffler-georgia/ ‘She Understands American Leadership’: Nikki Haley Chooses A Side In Heated Georgia Senate Race]</ref> and senator [[Marsha Blackburn]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/29/exclusive-marsha-blackburn-support-kelly-loeffler-for-u-s-senate/ Exclusive—Marsha Blackburn: Support Kelly Loeffler for U.S. Senate]</ref>

Rep. [[Doug Collins]] of Georgia's 9th district ran for the seat. Collins was among the fiercest defenders of [[President Trump]] amidst the [[impeachment coup]].

====GA (special) candidates====
Loeffler, backed by the GOP establishment,<ref>[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/27/rep-doug-collins-expected-to-run-for-senate-107085 Rep. Doug Collins expected to run for Senate, setting up GOP clash]</ref> faced a tough challenge by representative Collins.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doug-collins-us-house-georgia-republican-announces-senate-run/ Republican Congressman Doug Collins announces Senate run]</ref> According to a poll by Public Policy Polling in December 2019, the preference for Collins was three times greater than the preference for Loeffler.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jl2nP_tWyw482tIlenbd1Els2Mq-6KUP/view PPP Georgia GOP.pdf]</ref> In February 2020, Collins has released an ad strongly criticizing Loeffler for being backed by the anti-Trump<ref>[https://www.clubforgrowth.org/club-for-growth-launches-anti-trump-ad-in-wisconsin/ Club for Growth Launches Anti-Trump Ad in Wisconsin]</ref> [[Club for Growth]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1224364335004180480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Doug Collins on Twitter: "The original..."]</ref> as well as another one criticizing Loeffler for backing [[RINO]] [[Mitt Romney]] in 2012.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1225840271851769856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Doug Collins on Twitter: "@kloeffler stood with Mitt Romney..."]</ref> This, in turn, led the GOP establishment and the [[Club for Growth]] to further their already-increasing opposition to Collins.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/28/gop-establishment-prepares-to-battle-doug-collins-108450 GOP establishment prepares to battle Doug Collins]</ref><ref>[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/01/30/collins-georgia-club-for-growth-109411 Conservative group will launch ad broadside against Collins in Georgia]</ref>

[[Pro-life]] leaders urged Gov. Kemp not to appoint Loeffler because of her ties to the Grady Memorial Hospital,<ref>[https://www.lifenews.com/2019/12/02/georgia-gov-brian-kemp-names-planned-parenthood-activist-kelly-loeffler-to-open-senate-seat/ Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp Names Planned Parenthood Activist Kelly Loeffler to Open Senate Seat]</ref> one of the largest abortion providers in the state, and the WNBA, which partners with [[Planned Parenthood]]. However, Kemp appointed her anyway. Loeffler sits on the board of Grady and has donated thousands of dollars to liberal and pro-abortion Democrats.<ref>[https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/georgia-kelly-loeffler-donations-republicans-democrats Georgia's Kelly Loeffler and her husband have donated to Republican and Democratic candidates]</ref> Grady Memorial Hospital is one of the largest purveyors of abortion in Georgia and a training ground for abortionists. In February 2020, the Georgia Life Alliance announced it would spend at least $3 million on an ad blitz to back Loeffler. Rep. Collins commented, “What I think is happening is they got a large infusion of cash from Kelly. They’ve hardly raised $50,000 and then they suddenly announce a $3 million ad buy?”<ref>[https://www.lifenews.com/2019/12/04/new-republican-senator-kelly-loeffler-says-shes-pro-life-will-vote-against-abortion/ New Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler Says She’s Pro-Life, Will Vote Against Abortion]</ref>

Among the Democrats who ran the race included [[Raphael Warnock]], a pastor, and Matt Lieberman, son of former moderate senator [[Joe Lieberman]]. In early August 2020, Lieberman faced calls to drop out of the race over an authored novel that some argued to contain “racist and discriminatory” tropes.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/matt-lieberman-calls-drop-georgia-senate-race Matt Lieberman faces calls to drop out of Georgia Senate race over 'racist and discriminatory' tropes in 2018 book]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democratic-candidate-faces-calls-to-drop-out-of-georgia-senate-race-over-racist-tropes-in-self-published-book Democratic candidate faces calls to drop out of Georgia Senate race over 'racist' tropes in self-published book]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/georgia-democrat-faces-calls-to-drop-out-of-senate-race-over-racist-novel/ar-BB17Je8I Georgia Democrat Faces Calls to Drop Out of Senate Race Over 'Racist' Novel]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/511170-matt-lieberman-faces-calls-to-drop-out-of-georgia-senate-race-over-racist Matt Lieberman faces calls to drop out of Georgia Senate race over 'racist and discriminatory' tropes in 2018 book]</ref> Warnock is a [[Cafeteria Christian]] who has said that "America needs to repent for its worship of whiteness."<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/warnock-americans-must-repent-for-backing-trump-worship-of-whiteness/ Warnock: Americans Must ‘Repent’ for Backing Trump and ‘Worship of Whiteness’]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/11/14/warnock-lamented-americas-worship-of-whiteness-n2580100 WATCH: Warnock Says 'America Needs to Repent for Its Worship of Whiteness']
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/14/meet-georgia-democrat-rev-raphael-warnock-america-needs-to-repent-for-its-worship-of-whiteness/ Meet Georgia Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock: ‘America Needs to Repent for Its Worship of Whiteness’]</ref>

====GA (special) Issues====
On January 24, 2020, Loeffler received a briefing on the [[Wuhan coronavirus]];<ref>[https://www.thedailybeast.com/sen-kelly-loeffler-dumped-millions-in-stock-after-coronavirus-briefing Sen. Kelly Loeffler Dumped Millions in Stock After Coronavirus Briefing]</ref> that day she began selling stock. Over the next three weeks Loeffler sold up to more than $3 million in stock. Loeffler has been accused of [[insider trading]],<ref>[https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-anchor-ed-henry-grills-kelly-loeffler-on-her-stock-dump-asks-how-this-wasnt-insider-trading Fox News Grills Sen. Kelly Loeffler on Her Stock Dump: How Was This Not Insider Trading?]</ref> selling stock based on information not available to the public. The stock market crashed in March, losing more than 20% due to Wuhan coronavirus fears and the lockdown. Loeffler's husband Jeffrey Sprecher, the chair of the [[New York Stock Exchange]], was reported in May 2020 to also have dumped stock prior to the economic devastation caused by the [[CCP pandemic]].<ref>[https://www.thedailybeast.com/sen-kelly-loefflers-husband-nyse-boss-dumped-his-own-stock-before-coronavirus-crisis-report-says Sen. Loeffler’s Husband, NYSE Boss, Dumped His Own Stock Before Coronavirus Crisis: Report]</ref>

Warnock has ridiculously compared police officers to "thugs"<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/georgia-senate-candidate-said-police-behave-like-thugs-and-gangsters/ Georgia Senate Candidate Said Police Behave Like Thugs and Gangsters]
*[https://thefederalist.com/2020/09/22/democratic-georgia-senate-candidate-compares-police-to-gangsters-and-thugs/ Democratic Georgia Senate Candidate Compares Police To Gangsters And Thugs]
*[https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/09/22/democrat-senate-candidate-called-police-gangsters-thugs-bullies-a-danger-to-children-n954846 Democrat Senate Candidate Called Police Gangsters, Thugs, Bullies, a 'Danger' to Children]</ref> and refused to apologized over the statement.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/19/ga-sen-warnock-wont-apologize-for-thugs-comment-about-police-officers-n2578383 Watch: Georgia Dem Candidate Won't Apologize For Calling Police Officers 'Thugs,' 'Bullies,' and 'Gangsters']</ref> He also praised a supporter of the [[anti-Semitic]] [[Louis Farrakhan]] who compared the election of Trump in 2016 to [[9/11]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dem-senate-candidate-praises-farrakhan-supporter-who-compared-trump-election-to-9-11-and-supports-defunding-police/ Dem Senate Candidate Praises Farrakhan Supporter Who Compared Trump Election to 9/11 and Supports Defunding Police]</ref>

Warnock referred to the [[death penalty]] as the "final failsafe of white supremacy."<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ga-dem-senate-candidate-called-death-penalty-final-failsafe-of-white-supremacy/ Georgia Dem Senate Candidate Called Death Penalty ‘Final Failsafe of White Supremacy’]</ref>

Warnock has refused to answer on whether he would support [[court packing]].<ref>Two references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dem-senate-candidate-warnock-dodges-on-court-packing/ Dem Senate Candidate Warnock Dodges on Court Packing]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/11/09/warnock-presumptuous-for-me-to-say-if-i-support-court-packing/ Warnock: ‘Presumptuous’ for Me to Say if I Support Court-Packing]</ref>

According to [[Alan Dershowitz]], Warnock's anti-Israel viewpoints could destroy Democrat hopes of taking the Senate.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/17/alan-dershowitz-raphael-warnocks-anti-israel-views-could-cost-democrats-the-senate/ Alan Dershowitz: Raphael Warnock’s Anti-Israel Views Could Cost Democrats the Senate]</ref>

As reported by [[Breitbart]], a video from 2017 shows Warnock calling racism a "pre-existing condition" in America.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/23/2017-video-shows-georgia-democrat-raphael-warnock-believes-racism-is-americas-preexisting-condition/ 2017 Video Shows Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock Believes ‘Racism’ Is ‘America’s Preexisting Condition’]</ref>

====GA (special) Campaign====
In opposition to Sen. Loeffler, a co-owner of a WNBA league, players wore shirts advocating for one of her [[Democrat]] opponents, with the messages reading ‘Vote Warnock’.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/wnba-players-wear-vote-warnock-shirts-continued-stand-against-kelly-loeffler WNBA players wear ‘Vote Warnock’ shirts in continued stand against Kelly Loeffler]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2020/08/04/wnba-players-vote-warnock-shirts-kelly-loeffler-opponent-atlanta-dream/3294951001/ WNBA players wear shirts backing political opponent of Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler]
*[https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wnba-vote-raphael-warnock-kelly-loeffler-shirts_n_5f29dab9c5b68fbfc888fa0d WNBA Players Back Kelly Loeffler’s Senate Opponent With ‘Vote Warnock’ Shirts]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/510574-wnba-players-wear-vote-warnock-shirts-in-support-of-loeffler-democratic WNBA players wear 'Vote Warnock' shirts in support of Loeffler Democratic challenger]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2020/08/05/wnba-players-wear-vote-warnock-shirts-supporting-loefflers-democratic-challenger/ WNBA Players Wear ‘Vote Warnock’ Shirts, Supporting Loeffler’s Democratic Challenger]</ref>

After losing the jungle primary, Collins announced his support for Loeffler to fend the seat from Warnock.<ref>https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1323831053577031680</ref>

Along with [[Jon Ossoff]], Warnock reportedly held a fundraiser with [[Silicon Valley]] liberals to boost his chances of winning the runoff.<ref name="Georgia Dems Start Runoff With Silicon Valley Fundraiser"/>

Loeffler released an ad in mid-November 2020 noting Warnock to be a "radical's radical" for defending [[Jeremiah Wright]]'s anti-Americanism.<ref>https://twitter.com/KLoeffler/status/1327051049480323072</ref>

In a statement in mid-November 2020, the [[NRSC]] called for Warnock to "stop using inflammatory language".<ref name="NRSC: Democrats Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff Should Stop Inflammatory Language"/>

[[Big Tech]] companies who have been [[liberal bias|biased]] in slapping "fact checks" on posts by [[conservatives]] have refused to do the same for [[liberals]] who shared a false post alleging that Loeffler supposedly wants to prevent blacks from voting.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/11/twitter-facebook-propagate-completely-fake-racist-kelly-loeffler-spoof-post-no-fact-check-warning-label/ Twitter, Facebook Propagate Completely Fake Racist Kelly Loeffler Spoof Post – NO “FACT CHECK” WARNING LABEL]</ref>

[[Vice President Mike Pence]] made an appearance in Georgia in mid-November 2020 to boost Loeffler's chances in the runoff.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/21/mike-pence-visits-georgia-vows-to-keep-fighting-until-every-illegal-vote-is-thrown-out/ Mike Pence Visits Georgia, Vows to ‘Keep Fighting Until Every Illegal Vote Is Thrown Out’]</ref><ref name="Pence in Georgia: GOP Senate Needed to Save America"/>

The [[NRA]] is currently spending hundreds of thousands to back Loeffler.<ref name="NRA Spending Big in Georgia"/>

[[ActBlue]], a left-wing [[dark money]] group, is currently operating a trolling scheme in hiding behind a supposedly conservative "Really American" group to label Loeffler as not being very pro-Trump and encouraging conservative Georgia voters to avoid voting for her.<ref name="Deceitful Campaign Tactics to Manipulate Voters’: Democrats Aim to Create, Exploit Divisions Among GOP in Georgia Runoffs"/>

The "Working Families Party", a [[far-left]] group that supports [[defunding the police]] and has received the backing of [[George Soros]],<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/23/soros-linked-group-that-backs-defund-the-police-campaigns-for-democrat-ga-senate-candidate-raphael-warnock/ Soros-Linked Group that Backs Defund the Police Campaigns for Democrat GA Senate Candidate Raphael Warnock]</ref> has campaigned for Warnock.

====GA (special) Jungle Primary Results====
In the jungle primary concurrent with all other Senate races, Warnock finished in first place with a plurality of 33% of the votes cast.<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-special-elections/georgia-senate-results Georgia Senate Special Election Results 2020]</ref> Loeffler trailed in second place with 26% of the vote, and Collins with only 20%. Thus, Loeffler and Warnock will face each other in a runoff held in January 2021 in what may be a tossup.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://news.yahoo.com/gop-sen-kelly-loeffler-democrat-041900295.html GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock advance to Georgia runoff vote]
*[https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/kelly-loeffler-raphael-warnock-senate-runoff-election/85-c892ea3d-dcd4-4559-b924-e98739e34e0d Kelly Loeffler, Raphael Warnock headed for Senate runoff election]
*[https://tampa.cbslocal.com/2020/11/07/raphael-warnock-to-face-sen-kelly-loeffler-in-jan-5-runoff-election/ Raphael Warnock To Face Sen. Kelly Loeffler In Jan. 5 Runoff Election]</ref>

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===Iowa===
[[Joni Ernst]], the pro-Trump, strongly [[conservative]] junior senator from [[Iowa]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/420411-iowas-ernst-will-run-for-reelection-in-2020 Iowa’s Ernst will run for reelection in 2020]</ref>

The primaries were held on June 2, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Iowa,_2020 United States Senate election in Iowa, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

A Des Moines Register poll in late October 2020 found Ernst leading Greenfield by four points;<ref>[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2020/10/31/election-2020-iowa-poll-greenfield-ernst-us-senate-race-voters/6055545002/?utm_source=oembed&utm_medium=onsite&utm_campaign=storylines&utm_content=news&utm_term=3511969001 Iowa Poll: Republican Joni Ernst pulls ahead of Democrat Theresa Greenfield in closing days of U.S. Senate race]</ref> [[Donald Trump]] was also reportedly leading [[Joe Biden]] in the state for the [[2020 U.S. presidential election|concurrent presidential election]] by seven points.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/10/31/iowa-poll-donald-trump-leading-joe-biden-by-7-points/ Iowa Poll: Donald Trump Leading Joe Biden by 7 Points]</ref>

====IA Republican primary====
Ernst ran unopposed in the Republican primary.<ref name="Iowa U.S. Senate Primary Election Results">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/02/us/elections/results-iowa-senate-primary-election.html Iowa U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

====IA Democrat primary====
The Democrat primary was won by [[Theresa Greenfield]], who garnered a plurality of 48% of the votes casted.<ref name="Iowa U.S. Senate Primary Election Results"/>

====IA Issues====
Despite having claimed to be a champion for small businesses and workers, Greenfield supported Aldi in the latter's 2015 effort to evict small businesses, as reported in early May 2020.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/01/report-iowa-democrat-theresa-greenfield-evicted-local-businesses-for-corporate-chain/ Report: Iowa Democrat Theresa Greenfield Evicted Local Businesses for Corporate Chain]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/iowa-dem-evicted-local-businesses-to-make-way-for-multinational-chain/ Iowa Dem Evicted Local Businesses to Make Way for Multinational Chain]</ref> Iowa small business owners and entrepreneurs expressed concerns over this matter a month later.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/small-business-owners-deeply-troubled-by-iowa-dems-eviction-record/ Small Business Owners ‘Deeply Troubled’ by Iowa Dem’s Eviction Record]</ref>

While strongly [[conservative]], Ernst joined an unnecessary, [[politically correct]], [[establishment]]/[[Democrat]]-favored push to rename military bases in early July 2020.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/ernst-militarybill-trump/2020/07/05/id/975759/ Ernst Urges Trump To Sign Bill That Includes Renaming Bases Honoring Confederates]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/505925-ernst-says-trump-should-sign-defense-policy-bill Ernst says Trump should sign defense policy bill with military base renaming provision]</ref> This elicited criticism from her supporters, as she later asserted to have received "crap" from Republican voters,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/07/10/ernst-renaming-bases-honoring-confederates-right-thing-to-do-despite-crap-from-gop-voters/# Ernst: Renaming Bases Honoring Confederates ‘Right Thing to Do’ Despite ‘Crap’ from GOP Voters]
*[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/ernst-confederate-militarybases/2020/07/10/id/976657/ Joni Ernst Getting 'Heck' From GOP For Base Renaming]</ref> yet nevertheless insisted that such was the "right thing" to do.

In late July 2020, Sen. Ernst introduced the Ending Taxpayer Funding for Anarchy Act, which would end all federal funding for cities and states that allow for and/or promote far-left anarchist uprisings.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/22/joni-ernst-urges-trump-to-ban-federal-funds-for-cities-allowing-anarchy/ Joni Ernst Urges Trump to Ban Federal Funds for Cities Allowing Anarchy]
*[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/25/joni-ernst-bill-would-deny-federal-funds-cities-states-allowing-autonomous-zones-she-calls-anarchy/3258791001/ Sen. Joni Ernst bill would deny federal funds to cities, states allowing autonomous zones]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ernst-feds-to-block-taxpayer-funds-states-cities-anarchy Sen. Ernst urges feds to block taxpayer funds for states, cities allowing 'anarchy']</ref>

It was reported in late July 2020 that Greenfield had deleted mentions of her ‘deeply troubling’ business record from her campaign website.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/27/democrat-theresa-greenfield-scrubs-campaign-site-of-her-deeply-troubling-business-record/ Democrat Theresa Greenfield Scrubs Campaign Site of Her ‘Deeply Troubling’ Business Record]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/iowa-dem-scrubs-business-experience-from-campaign-site-after-local-business-owners-slam-her-record/ Iowa Dem Scrubs Business Experience From Campaign Site After Local Business Owners Slam Her Record]</ref>

In early August 2020, Ernst requested a unanimous consent for the U.S. Senate to move forward with Sarah's Law, a bill that would strengthen punishments imposed on illegal aliens who commit crimes; the legislation was named after Sarah Root, an Iowan who was killed by a drunk-driving illegal alien. The bill was ultimately blocked by Democrat Sen. [[Tom Udall]], who ridiculously claimed that it “paints immigrants as more dangerous than other people;”<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/08/06/joni-ernst-sarahs-law-n2573850 Sen. Ernst's Bill Would Punish Violent Illegal Immigrants. Democrats Still Opposed.]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/06/tom-udall-blocks-joni-ernstd-bill-strengthen-ice-detention-illegal-immigrants/ Tom Udall Blocks Joni Ernst’s Bill to Strengthen ICE Detention of Illegal Immigrants]
*[https://www.kcci.com/article/ernsts-immigration-bill-named-after-killed-iowa-woman-blocked-by-democrats/33550801 Ernst's immigration bill, named after killed Iowa woman, blocked by Democrats]</ref> ''it's important to note the distinction between illegal aliens and legal immigrants''.

Despite having long been an advocate for repealing [[Obamacare]], Ernst joined five Republican senators in early October 2020 in voting for a [[Democrat]]-led bill to prevent the [[Trump Administration]] from doing so,<ref name="Senate Republicans voting against repealing Obamacare"/> enabling the [[Democrat]] establishment to exploit [[GOP]] divisions over the issue of protecting pre-existing conditions for hyper-partisan attacks.

At the [[ACB hearings]], Sen. Ernst allowed for Barrett to respond to an outrageous suggestion made against her by [[Mazie Hirono]],<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/10/13/sen-ernst-allows-judge-barrett-to-respond-to-sen-hironos-outrageous-allegations-n2578011 Sen. Ernst Allows Judge Barrett to Respond to Sen. Hirono's Outrageous Allegations]</ref> who is sometimes referred to as [[Crazy Mazie]].

A video released by Accuracy in Media in mid-October 2020 showed that Greenfield secretly supported the [[BLM]] movement, which has destroyed property in [[Iowa]] as part of its domestic terrorism sprees.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/devastating-far-left-iowa-senate-candidate-theresa-greenfield-admits-support-black-lives-matter-radicals-undercover-video/ DEVASTATING! Far Left Iowa Senate Candidate Theresa Greenfield Admits to Support For Black Lives Matter Radicals — UNDERCOVER VIDEO]</ref>

An [[FEC]] complaint has been filed against Greenfield over campaign finance violations.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-ernst-dem-rival-fec-complaint-third-time Iowa Sen. Ernst's Democratic challenger accused of breaking campaign finance rules for 3rd time]
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/democratic-senate-candidate-iowa-accused-breaking-campaign-finance-rules-charged-breaking-fec-rules-video/ Democratic Senate Candidate in Iowa Accused of Breaking Campaign Finance Rules — Charged with Breaking FEC Rules (VIDEO)]</ref>

====IA Campaign====
Despite promising in 2019 not to take any corporate [[PAC]] dollars for her campaign, Greenfield was reported to have done exactly that;<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/27/watch-joni-ernsts-campaign-exposes-theresa-greenfields-anti-corporate-pac-hypocrisy/ Watch: Joni Ernst’s Campaign Exposes Theresa Greenfield’s Anti-Corporate PAC Hypocrisy]</ref> she downplayed criticism by fellow Democrats over the matter by calling them “Republican talking points”.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/iowa-dem-criticized-by-fellow-dems-for-violating-corporate-pac-pledge/ Iowa Dem Criticized by Fellow Dems for Violating Corporate PAC Pledge]</ref> Greenfield also received an ethics complaint that was filed by outside groups.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/04/08/schumer-candidate-on-pac-spending-i-cant-control-what-outside-groups-do-n2566485 IA Senate: Greenfield Says She 'Cannot Control What Outside Groups Do' After Ethics Complaint]</ref>

It was reported on August 5, 2020 by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] that a "small business owner" who praised Greenfield in a campaign ad for the Senate candidate turned out to be a very [[liberal]] Democrat politician.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/pro-greenfield-small-biz-owner-is-actually-a-dem-official/ Pro-Greenfield ‘Small Biz Owner’ Is Actually A Dem Official]</ref>

Ernst's campaign called out Greenfield in early October 2020 for remaining silent over [[Cal Cunningham]]'s extramarital sex scandal.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/05/ernst-on-cal-cunningham-n2577467 Ernst Campaign Calls Out Greenfield's Silence on Cal Cunningham's Sex Scandal]</ref>

At several campaign rallies in mid-October 2020, Ernst voiced a strong push for [[law and order]] amidst [[far-left]] mobs causing destruction in many inner cities throughout America;<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ernst-preaches-law-and-order-from-harley/ Ernst Preaches Law and Order from Harley]</ref> many people supporting the senator in addition to [[President Trump]] were present.

In mid-October 2020, the communications director for a [[super PAC]] aligned with [[Chuck Schumer]] promoted via [[Twitter]] a fake email claiming that a farm bureau that endorsed Sen. Ernst supposedly rescinded such, when it had never happened; the tweet was soon deleted.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/schumer-pac-peddles-fake-farm-bureau-email-in-attack-on-ernst/ Schumer PAC Peddles Fake Farm Bureau Email in Attack on Ernst]</ref> Ernst's campaign strongly criticized the lie,<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/21/joni-ernst-pushes-back-on-smears-from-the-left-n2578480 'Misinformation Campaign': Sen. Ernst Pushes Back on Doctored Email Amplified by Democrats]</ref> and the bureau soon released the following statement:<ref>[https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Statement-by-Iowa-Farm-Bureau-Federation Statement by Iowa Farm Bureau Federation]</ref>
{{quotebox|Recently, a fake email has been circulating through social media that Senator Ernst no longer has the support of Iowa Farm Bureau or our members. This email is fake, and any news reports that speak to its validity are false. Iowa farmers know Senator Joni Ernst understands agriculture and works tirelessly to increase the economic opportunities for Iowa farmers and rural America, and that is why the Iowa Farm Bureau was proud to designate her as a Friend of Agriculture. She continues to have our full support.}}

In late October 2020, Greenfield featured on campaign mailer an Iowa farmer who said that he supports Sen. Ernst for re-election.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.dailywire.com/news/farmer-calls-out-joni-ernsts-opponents-campaign-for-sham-flyer Farmer Calls Out Joni Ernst’s Opponent’s Campaign For ‘Sham’ Flyer]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/iowa-farmer-featured-on-greenfield-mailer-says-he-supports-ernst/ Iowa Farmer Featured on Greenfield Mailer Says He Supports Ernst]</ref>

Ernst's campaign released an ad on October 26, 2020 calling out Greenfield over alleged felony election fraud.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/26/exclusive-joni-ernst-ad-torches-theresa-greenfield/ Exclusive– Joni Ernst Ad Torches Democrat Theresa Greenfield’s ‘Felony Election Fraud’ Record]</ref>

Ernst has received the endorsements of several of Greenfield's neighbors.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/29/democrat-theresa-greenfields-neighbors-slam-her-too-leftist-endorse-joni-ernst/ Democrat Theresa Greenfield’s Neighbors Slam Her as Too Leftist, Endorse Joni Ernst]</ref>

====IA Debates====
It was reported by the [[Free Beacon]] in late August 2020 that Greenfield apparently chose to skip a debate with Sen. Ernst as part of an overall "windowless basement" strategy shared by [[Joe Biden]] in the latter's [[Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign|presidential campaign]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/iowa-democrat-theresa-greenfield-to-skip-first-debate/ Iowa Democrat Theresa Greenfield To Skip First Debate]</ref> However, the two candidates will participate in a debate on October 15, 2020.<ref>[https://wgem.com/2020/08/06/wgem-to-broadcast-iowa-u-s-senate-debate/ WGEM to Broadcast Iowa U.S. Senate Debate]</ref>

At the second debate between Ernst and Greenfield, the incumbent senator strongly rebuked the latter over failed/corrupt business practices;<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/brutal-senator-joni-ernst-shreds-democrat-opponent-debate-stage-poor-woman-looked-like-going-cry-video/ DEVASTATING! Senator Joni Ernst SHREDS Her Democrat Opponent on Debate Stage — The Poor Woman Looked Like She Was Going to Cry (VIDEO)]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/05/joni-ernst-exposes-theresa-greenfields-record-of-failed-leadership-during-debate/ Joni Ernst Exposes Theresa Greenfield’s ‘Record of Failed Leadership’ During Debate]</ref> the moment was touted by many anti-establishment conservatives including [[Dinesh D'Souza]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du3fBbl31zo The Republican Party Has FINALLY Learned How to Fight From Trump]</ref>

====IA Results====
Despite the fake polling and election ratings calling the race a "tossup", Ernst won handily<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/4/joni-ernst-wins-expensive-reelection-bid-iowa-sena/ Joni Ernst wins expensive reelection bid for Iowa Senate seat]
*[https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-us-senate-joni-ernst-vs-theresa-greenfiled-eleciton-results-2020-20201103 Joni Ernst wins hard-fought U.S. Senate race over Theresa Greenfield]</ref> by a 6.6% margin with 91% of the expected votes counted.<ref name="Iowa Senate Election Results 2020"/> This is also despite [[liberals]] and the [[lamestream media]] insisting for months that the Ernst is facing potential defeat, citing faulty polling. The election is similar to her initial 2014 Senate bid where a "tossup" was expected, yet she prevailed then over [[Democrat]] Bruce Braley by a significant margin and outperformed expectations.

Despite winning re-election with the crucial support of [[Donald Trump]], Ernst appeared on Guy Benson's show two weeks later to trash Trump attorney [[Sidney Powell]] for suggesting that both corrupt Democrats and Republicans engaged in election fraud.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/11/20/sen_ernst_trashes_sidney_powell_offensive_to_insinuate_republicans_democrats_paid_to_rig_system.html#! Sen. Ernst Trashes Sidney Powell: "Offensive" To Insinuate Republicans, Democrats Paid To Rig System]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-senator-absolutely-outrageous-for-trump-legal-team-to-suggest-candidates-paid-to-rig-elections GOP senator: 'Absolutely outrageous' for Trump legal team to suggest candidates paid to rig elections]
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/11/19/gop-sen-joni-ernst-breaks-with-trump-blasts-claims-at-giuliani-press-conference/?sh=2e0628105363 GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Breaks With Trump, Blasts Claims At Giuliani Press Conference]
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/11/president-trump-carries-campaign-senator-joni-ernst-calls-accuses-attorneys-lying/ After President Trump Carries Her Campaign, Senator Joni Ernst Accuses Attorneys of Lying]</ref>

[[File:Robertsofficialphoto.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Sen. [[Pat Roberts]] retired.]]

===Kansas (open seat)===
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[[Establishment]] Republican [[Pat Roberts]] announced in January 2019 that he would not seek re-election in 2020.<ref>Multiple sources:
*[https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/01/04/GOP-Kansas-Sen-Pat-Roberts-announces-retirement-in-2020/9971546624740/ GOP Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts announces retirement in 2020]
*[https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/04/senator-pat-roberts-retirement/ EXCLUSIVE: Sen Pat Roberts Will Announce Retirement]
*[https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/04/pat-roberts-announce-2020-plans-1081334 Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts to retire in 2020]</ref> Establishment representative [[Roger Marshall]] and anti-establishment conservative [[Kris Kobach]] ran in their respective strong efforts to succeed Sen. Roberts. Rep. Marshall is noted for holding some globalist leanings, having won election to the U.S. House after defeating anti-establishment then-representative [[Tim Huelskamp]] in a Republican primary with the backing of the establishment and having somewhat broke with Trump over immigration in 2017.<ref>[https://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article154096699.html Congressman breaks with Trump on border wall, young immigrants]</ref>

The primaries were held on August 4, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Kansas,_2020 United States Senate election in Kansas, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====KS Republican primary====
[[Kris Kobach]], a strong [[conservative]] from Kansas, was among 11 Republican candidates who ran for the vacated Senate seat.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/451971-kris-kobach-to-run-for-senate-in-kansas Kobach to run for Senate in Kansas]</ref> He lost the primary with 26% of the vote, finishing second place to Rep. Marshall, who had garnered 40% of the votes casted.<ref name="Unofficial Kansas Election Results - 2020">[https://ent.sos.ks.gov/kssos_ent.html Unofficial Kansas Election Results - 2020]</ref> This was after Kobach faced pushback from the GOP establishment, which backed Marshall.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/07/disgusting-gop-group-mcconnells-blessing-spending-2-million-pro-trump-senatorial-candidate-kris-kobach-kansas-video/ Disgusting! GOP Group with McConnell’s Blessing is Spending $2 Million Against Pro-Trump Senatorial Candidate Kris Kobach in Kansas (VIDEO)]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/07/mitch-mcconnell-linked-pac-to-spend-3m-on-ads-attacking-kris-kobach/ Mitch McConnell-Linked PAC to Spend $3M on Ads Attacking Kris Kobach]</ref> The [[Democrat]] establishment wasted $5 million meddling in the primary in attempting to boost Kobach, who they believed could lose the general election if becoming the nominee.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dems-waste-5-million-on-failed-attempt-to-sway-gop-primary/ Dems Waste $5 Million on Failed Attempt to Sway GOP Primary]</ref>

====KS Democrat primary====
Former [[Obama administration]] secretary [[Kathleen Sebelius]] declined a run for the Senate seat.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/09/sebelius-wont-run-for-senate-in-kansas-1404154 Sebelius won't run for Senate in Kansas]</ref> The Democrat primary was ultimately won by [[Barbara Bollier]], who garnered 85% of the vote.<ref name="Unofficial Kansas Election Results - 2020"/> According to Bollier, the [[Patriot Act]] supposedly gives the president unilateral authority to impose [[tariff]]s.<ref>https://freebeacon.com/politics/dem-senate-candidate-has-no-idea-what-the-patriot-act-is/</ref>

====KS Issues====
In late February 2020, Kobach criticized a bill passed by the Democrat-controlled House that “would turn every city in America into a sanctuary city.”<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/02/21/kris-kobach-new-way-forward-act-turn-every-city-america/ Kris Kobach: New Way Forward Act ‘Would Turn Every City in America into a Sanctuary City’]</ref>

As a state senator, Bollier voted during the [[CCP pandemic]] to expand tele-abortion, yet voted against a bipartisan bill to expand tele-medicine.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/05/kansas-democrat-barbara-bollier-supported-tele-abortion-rejected-expanded-telemedicine-during-pandemic/ Kansas Democrat Barbara Bollier Supported Tele-Abortion, Rejected Expanded Telemedicine During Pandemic]</ref>

Bollier has openly expressed support for total gun confiscation.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/kansas-dem-backs-gun-confiscation/ Kansas Dem Backs Gun Confiscation]</ref>

====KS Results====
Despite polling that suggested a very close race, Marshall decisively won the general election by twelve points over Bollier.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/kansas/senate/ Kansas U.S. Senate results]
*[https://www.cjonline.com/news/20201103/roger-marshall-defeats-barbara-bollier-to-win-us-senate-seat Roger Marshall defeats Barbara Bollier to win U.S. Senate seat]
*[https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article246894419.html Roger Marshall beats Bollier in U.S. Senate race on strength of rural vote]
*[https://www.kbia.org/post/kansas-voters-are-choosing-pat-roberts-replacement-us-senate Republicans Keep Kansas’ Open Senate Seat By Electing Roger Marshall]</ref>

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===Minnesota===
[[Tina Smith]], the incumbent [[DFL]] junior senator from Minnesota who was appointed to the seat and won a special election in 2018 to succeed the disgraced sexual predator [[Al Franken]],<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/minnesota-senate-special Minnesota U.S. Senate Special Election Results]</ref> ran for re-election to a full term in 2020.<ref>[https://tinaforminnesota.com/talking-points-sen-tina-smith-talks-health-care-2020-election/ Talking Points: Sen. Tina Smith Talks Health Care, 2020 Election]</ref> A leftist and pro-abortion radical,<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/Senate/Tina_Smith.htm Tina Smith on the Issues]</ref> Smith has participated in the [[Abortion|murder of unborn children]] when she had in the past worked for [[Planned Parenthood]].<ref>[http://www.startribune.com/sen-tina-smith-stands-behind-her-work-with-planned-parenthood/470303403/ Sen. Tina Smith stands behind her work with Planned Parenthood]</ref>

The primaries were held on August 11, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Minnesota,_2020 United States Senate election in Minnesota, 2020 - Ballotpedia]</ref>

====MN Democrat (DFL) primary====
Sen. Smith faced four challengers in the [[Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party]] primary. She easily won with nearly 90% of the vote.<ref name="Minnesota U.S. Senate Primary Election Results">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/11/us/elections/results-minnesota-senate-primary-election.html Minnesota U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

====MN Republican primary====
Among the [[Republicans]] who ran to challenge Smith included [[Jason Lewis]], a conservative radio show host and former U.S. representative from Minnesota's 2nd district who served for one House term in the [[115th U.S. Congress]] before being defeated for re-election by Democrat [[Angie Craig]] during the [[2018 midterms]]. Lewis decisively won the primary with 78% of the votes casted.<ref name="Minnesota U.S. Senate Primary Election Results"/>

====MN Issues====
In late March 2020, Smith joined all Senate Democrats in blocking a bi-partisan coronavirus relief bill aimed at providing aid to Americans hurt by the [[CCP pandemic]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://nypost.com/2020/03/23/senate-democrats-block-1-8-trillion-coronavirus-aid-bill/ Senate Democrats block $1.8 trillion coronavirus aid bill]
*[https://www.westernjournal.com/democrats-block-coronavirus-relief-plan-senate/ Democrats Block Coronavirus Relief Plan in Senate]
*[https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-relief-democrats-block-job-saving-program/ Democrats Block Job-Saving Program]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/23/four-swing-state-senate-democrats-voted-against-coronavirus-relief-for-american-workers/ Four Swing-State Senate Democrats Voted Against Coronavirus Relief for American Workers]</ref>

Although mostly a far-left partisan, Sen. Smith surprisingly broke with many Democrats in mid-April 2020 along with Sen. [[Kyrsten Sinema]] in calling for swift actions to re-fund the Paycheck Protection Program.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate-democrats-join-obama-small-business-chief-to-break-with-pelosi-and-call-for-more-loan-funding-immediately Senate Democrats join Obama small-business chief to break with Pelosi and call for more loan funding immediately]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/04/16/sinema-ppp-n2567056 Kyrsten Sinema Breaks With Dem Leaders and Urges Additional PPP Funding ASAP]</ref>

In late May 2020, Smith signed onto a race-baiting resolution authored by [[Kamala Harris]] that would condemn the use of the term "Wuhan virus" as being "racist".<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres580/BILLS-116sres580is.pdf BILLS-116sres580is.pdf]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/05/21/democratic-senators-introduce-resolution-condemning-calling-covid19-as-wuhan-virus-as-racist-n2569168 Kamala Harris Makes Move to Condemn Calling COVID-19 the 'Wuhan Virus']</ref>

====MN Results====
Despite strong [[Republican]] efforts, Lewis ultimately lost to Sen. Smith by 5.3 percentage points.<ref name="Minnesota Senate Election Results 2020"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/minnesota-sen-tina-smith-holds-of-republican-challenger-jason-lewis Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith holds off Republican challenger Jason Lewis]
*[https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-u-s-sen-tina-smith-staves-off-jason-lewis-wins-second-term/572948092/ Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith staves off Jason Lewis, wins second term]
*[https://www.kvrr.com/2020/11/04/minnesota-sen-tina-smith-keeps-seat-says-her-priority-will-be-covid-19-relief-package/ Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith keeps seat, says her priority will be Covid-19 relief package]</ref>

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===Montana===
[[Steve Daines]], the incumbent junior senator from [[Montana]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://missoulian.com/opinion/letters/daines-is-spineless-and-up-for-re-election/article_08b56df7-a1be-5f31-94f4-c9ffc042ba71.html Daines is spineless, and up for re-election]</ref> According to several polls, his seat was vulnerable though favored to be retained.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on June 2, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Montana,_2020 United States Senate election in Montana, 2020]</ref>

====MT Republican primary====
Sen. Daines easily won his party's primary, garnering 88% of the vote.<ref name="Montana Secretary of State">[https://electionresults.mt.gov/resultsSW.aspx?type=FED&map=CTY Montana Secretary of State]</ref>

====MT Democrat primary====
The Democrat primary was won by the current far-left Democrat Governor of Montana [[Steve Bullock]], who garnered 95% of the votes casted.<ref name="Montana Secretary of State"/> A failed 2020 presidential candidate who initially vowed not to run for the seat,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/4/steve-bullock-montana-governor-backtracks-senate-r/ Former Democratic presidential candidate backtracks on refusal to run for Senate]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/02/steve-bullock-suspends-presidential-campaign-074729 Steve Bullock ends presidential bid, won't run for Senate]
*[https://freebeacon.com/issues/bullied-into-senate-race-montanas-bullock-says-he-wont-answer-to-party-bosses/ Pressured Into Senate Race by Top Dems, Montana’s Bullock Says He ‘Won’t Answer to Party Bosses’]</ref> he flip-flopped when announcing his run for the office on the very last possible day to file his candidacy for the election.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/montana-gov-steve-bullock-announces-run-senate-n1153016 Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announces run for Senate]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/03/09/bullock-senate-n2564079 MT Senate: Bullock Makes it Official, NRSC Comes Out Swinging]
*[https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/03/09/steve-bullock-montanas-governor-launches-senate-bid/4999173002/ Montana Gov. Steve Bullock launches Senate bid after failed presidential run]
*[https://apnews.com/b2f44b5ed00f8fd987daa4825972541a Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate against Daines]</ref>

====MT Issues====
It was reported in late July 2020 that Gov. Bullock allegedly threatened and intimidated whistleblowers who questioned welfare fraud present in his administration.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/29/report-bullock-accused-of-intimidating-montana-auditors-over-potential-welfare-fraud/ Report: Bullock Accused of ‘Intimidating’ Montana Auditors over Potential Welfare Fraud]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/former-official-accuses-steve-bullock-of-fraud-intimidation/ Former Official Accuses Steve Bullock of Fraud, Intimidation]</ref>

It was reported in early August 2020 that a staffer for Bullock was fired over bigoted tweets.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/02/report-montana-democrat-steve-bullock-staffer-fired-racist-sexist-tweets/ Report: Montana Democrat Steve Bullock Staffer Fired for Racist, Sexist Tweets]
*[https://apnews.com/bac9a931e8d86549df139a24cc4082b7 Bullock staffer fired after offensive tweets surface]
*[https://freebeacon.com/politics/bullock-staffer-fired-after-free-beacon-report/ Bullock Staffer Fired After Free Beacon Report]</ref>

Gov. Bullock has faced allegations of sexual misconduct.<ref>Two references:
*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/17/steve-bullock-montana-me-too-grabbed-butt/ Girl Says Bullock Grabbed Her Butt, Governor Denies Her Claim]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/08/18/steve-bullock-metoo-n2574569 MT Gov. Steve Bullock Faces #MeToo Allegations as Senate Race Heats Up]</ref>

As governor, Bullock has paid female staffers less than he paid male staffers<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/bullock-paid-women-less-than-men-as-governor/ As Governor, Bullock Paid Women Less Than Men]</ref> despite celebrating Women's Equality Day.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/bullock-pays-women-less-than-men-even-as-he-celebrates-womens-equality-day/ Bullock Pays Women Less Than Men Even As He Celebrates ‘Women’s Equality Day’]</ref>

Bullock was sued in early September after issuing an executive order allowing Montana counties to conduct universal voting by mail;<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/dem-bullock-changed-voting-rules-as-he-eyes-senate-seat/ Dem Bullock Changes Voting Rules As He Eyes Senate Seat]
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-montana-idUSKBN25U04S Trump campaign sues Democratic Montana governor to limit mail-in voting]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/09/true-the-vote-sues-montana-governor-for-allowing-universal-mail-in-voting/ True the Vote Sues Montana Governor for Allowing Universal Mail-In Voting]
*[https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/09/03/gop-trump-campaign-sue-montana-over-all-mail-voting-option/24609722/ GOP, Trump campaign sue Montana over all-mail voting option]</ref> this was after an earlier poll showed him slightly trailing Sen. Daines.<ref>[https://emersonpolling.reportablenews.com/pr/montana-2020-trump-holds-strong-as-biden-coalesces-support Montana 2020: Trump Holds Strong as Biden Coalesces Support]</ref>

Bullock became the first<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/10/11/steve-bullock-becomes-first-senate-candidate-to-admit-court-packing-plans-n2577851 Well, This Democrat Became the First Senate Candidate to Confess Support for Court Packing]</ref> Democrat candidate for Senate for the 2020 elections to openly back [[packing the court]],<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/11/steve-bullock-open-add-justices-while-john-hickenh/ Steve Bullock says he's open to adding justices as issue dogs Senate Democratic hopefuls]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/11/democrat-steve-bullock-backs-packing-the-supreme-court/ Democrat Steve Bullock Backs Packing the Supreme Court]</ref> and also expressed support for banning "assault weapons".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2020/10/11/democrat-steve-bullock-pack-scotus-ban-assault-weapons/ Democrat Steve Bullock: Pack SCOTUS, Ban ‘Assault Weapons’]</ref> Daines has responded in a [[Breitbart]] exclusive by stating that Bullock's support of [[court packing]] is an "existential threat" to America.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/10/17/exclusive-steve-daines-democrat-steve-bullocks-court-packing-an-existential-threat-to-america/ Exclusive–Steve Daines: Democrat Steve Bullock’s Court Packing an ‘Existential Threat’ to America]</ref>

As noted by Daines, out-of-state [[liberals]] have poured tens of millions of dollars into the Senate race to boost Bullock.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/10/28/sen-steve-daines-leftist-mob-is-throwing-money-at-senate-election-in-montana/ Sen. Steve Daines: Leftist Mob Is Throwing Money at Senate Election in Montana]</ref> The [[far-left]] governor has also been backed by an elitist-funded [[super PAC]] disguising itself as a supposed "grassroots hunting group".<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/schumer-pac-teams-with-montana-liberals-disguised-as-grassroots-hunting-group/ Schumer PAC Teams with Montana Liberals Disguised as Grassroots Hunting Group]</ref>

====MT Campaign====
On August 7, 2020, an ad was released attacking Sen. Daines for supposedly siding with [[Big Pharma]] despite the fact that he has supported measures to reduce drug prices.<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/aug/25/duty-and-honor/misleading-ad-montana-senate-race-casts-steve-dain/ Misleading ad in Montana Senate race casts Steve Daines as soft on drug companies]</ref>

In a campaign ad, Bullock claims to be supportive of [[gun rights]],<ref>[https://mycmag.kantarmediana.com/KMIcmagvidbin2/USSEN_MT_BULLOCK_GUN_RIGHTS.html USSEN_MT_BULLOCK_GUN_RIGHTS]</ref> despite the fact that he has an "F" rating from the [[NRA]].<ref>Two references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/montana-dem-goes-pro-gun-in-latest-ad-despite-f-rating-from-nra/ Montana Dem Goes Pro-Gun in Latest Ad Despite ‘F’ Rating From NRA]
*[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/stevebullock-montana/2020/08/27/id/984093/ Dem Steve Bullock Backs Gun Rights Despite NRA Score]</ref>

It was reported in early October 2020 by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] that liberal donors were attempting to deflect Bullock's anti-[[Second Amendment]] record.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/liberals-turn-to-decoy-group-to-defend-montanas-bullock-on-guns/ Liberals Turn to ‘Decoy’ Group To Defend Montana’s Bullock on Guns]</ref>

It was reported by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] in late October 2020 that Bullock, who denounces corporate [[PAC]] money donations, has taken over a million dollars from [[PAC]]s backed by corporations.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/bullock-cashes-in-on-corporate-donations/ Bullock Cashes in on Corporate Donations]</ref>

====MT Debates====
Bullock's campaign announced in late July 2020 that the [[left-wing]] governor has agreed to three debate challenges proposed by Sen. Daines.<ref>[https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2020/07/29/bullock-agrees-3-senate-debates-daines-montana/5541019002/ Bullock agrees to 3 Senate debates with Daines]</ref> The first debate was held on August 8, 2020 ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svRsyy15blU full video here]).

====MT Results====
Daines easily won re-election to a second term for the Senate by ten percentage points over Gov. Bullock<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/montana-senate-results Montana Senate Election Results 2020]
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/4/steve-daines-wins-steve-bullock-loses-montana-sena/ Steve Daines wins in Montana, deals blow to Democrats' hopes of taking Senate]
*[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/republican-steve-daines-wins-reelection-to-senate-seat-from-montana Republican Steve Daines wins reelection to Senate seat from Montana]
*[https://nypost.com/2020/11/04/republican-sen-steve-daines-wins-re-election-in-montana/ Republican Sen. Steve Daines wins re-election in Montana]</ref> despite the fake polling that suggested anywhere from a close race to a tossup.

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===New Hampshire===
[[Jeanne Shaheen]], the incumbent [[liberal]] Democrat senator from [[New Hampshire]], ran for re-election to a third term in 2020.<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/shaheen-running-for-re-election-in-2020/26051139# Shaheen running for re-election in 2020]</ref> According to several ratings between January and February 2020, the seat was most likely to be retained.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

The primaries were held on September 8, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Hampshire,_2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2020]</ref>

====NH Democrat primary====
Shaheen faced two Democrat challengers in her party's primary leading up to the general election, easily winning.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Hampshire,_2020_(September_8_Democratic_primary) United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2020 (September 8 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia]</ref>

[[File:Donald C. Bolduc.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Among the Republicans who ran to challenge Sen. Shaheen included [[Don Bolduc]] (shown above).]]
====NH Republican primary====
Among the Republicans who ran to challenge Sen. Shaheen included retired Army Brigadier General [[Don Bolduc]] and retired Army member [[Corky Messner]]. The latter candidate received the endorsement of [[President Trump]] in mid-June 2020,<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/trump-endorses-messner-tweets-hell-be-fantastic-us-senator/32854490# Trump endorses Messner, tweets he’ll be ‘fantastic US Senator']</ref> a matter that elicited criticism from Bolduc and others.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-endorsements-cause-uproar-in-nh-gop-primaries Trump endorsements cause uproar in New Hampshire GOP primaries]</ref> Bolduc was backed by the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.senateconservatives.com/post/3949/endorsement-general-don-bolduc Support General Don Bolduc]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/25/don-bolduc-receives-senate-conservative-fund-endorsement-top-priority-race/ Don Bolduc Receives Senate Conservatives Fund Endorsement in ‘Top Priority’ Race]</ref>

Messner won the primary election over Bolduc by eight percentage points;<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_Hampshire,_2020_(September_8_Republican_primary) United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2020 (September 8 Republican primary)]</ref> after losing, the latter announced that he will not endorse Messner over the general election.<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/don-bolduc-i-will-not-disgrace-my-name-to-support-a-man-like-corky-messner/33966350 Bolduc on Messner: 'I will not disgrace my name to support a man like that']</ref>

====NH Issues====
While Shaheen was a proponent of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), speculations of potential conflicts of interests arose when it was reported that businesses tied to her husband received at least hundreds of thousands of loans from the program.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/08/husband-of-democrat-senator-pushing-to-expand-ppp-received-millions-in-loans-from-program/ Husband of Democrat Senator Pushing to Expand PPP Received Millions in Loans from Program]
*[https://www.concordmonitor.com/Data-Congress-created-virus-aid-then-reaped-the-benefits-35130400 Law firm of Sen. Shaheen’s husband among PPP loan recipients]
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/07/19/congress-ppp-loans/#38ab85ec71d6 https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/07/19/congress-ppp-loans/#38ab85ec71d6]
*[https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/coronavirus/top-politicians-family-firms-got-ppp-loans/article_53bc3f35-b007-54dd-a771-45441f7b393b.html Top politicians’ family firms got PPP loans]</ref>

====NH Results====
Shaheen ultimately won the general election over Messner by sixteen points.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.businessinsider.com/jeanne-shaheen-defeats-republican-corky-messner-new-hampshire-senate-2020-11 Jeanne Shaheen easily defeats Republican Corky Messner for US Senate in New Hampshire]
*[https://www.wmur.com/article/shaheen-goes-for-third-term-as-messner-hopes-to-flip-senate-seat-red/34565071 AP: Shaheen wins third term to U.S. Senate]
*[https://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/democrat-sen-shaheen-gop-gov-sununu-win-third-terms-in-nh/article_4aa8e8f8-4011-5fa8-9125-b5be8ba837f8.html New Hampshire reelects Democrats in Congress, GOP governor]
*[https://www.chron.com/news/article/GOP-hope-to-win-seats-from-NH-s-all-Democratic-15696950.php New Hampshire reelects Democrats in Congress, GOP governor]</ref>

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===South Carolina===
[[Lindsey Graham]], the [[Moderate Republican]] senior senator from [[South Carolina]], ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/ahead-of-re-election-lindsey-graham-s-challenge-shifts-from/article_ea44940a-2635-11e9-bdc9-8b57192462f7.html Ahead of 2020 re-election, Lindsey Graham’s challenge shifts from right to left]</ref>

At a Trump rally in South Carolina on February 28, 2020, Graham made an appearance to praise Trump for his [[Donald Trump achievements|many accomplishments]] and for his perseverance in dealing with the "NEVER-ENDING BULL****" that the latter had to deal with in his presidency.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no0MnomPzLw LIVE: President Trump in North Charleston, SC]</ref>

The primaries were held on June 9, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_South_Carolina,_2020 United States Senate election in South Carolina, 2020]</ref>

====SC Republican primary====
Sen. Graham faced three challengers in the Republican primary, and won with only around two-thirds of the votes casted.<ref>[https://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/103402/Web02-state.250556/#/ SC - Election Night Reporting - 2020]</ref>

====SC Democrat primary====
[[Jaime Harrison]] was the only Democrat who ran in his party's primary election, thus winning uncontested.

====SC Issues====
Although being the chair of the [[Senate Judiciary Committee]], Sen. Graham refused to subpoena [[Barack Obama]] amidst an investigation into the origins of the [[Trump-Russia collusion hoax]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/media/lindsey-graham-obama-senate-russia-investigation-hearings Lindsey Graham on why he's not in favor of calling Obama to testify]
*[https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/14/lindsey-graham-rejects-trump-demand-that-obama-testify-on-russia-probe.html GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham rejects Trump demand that Obama testify on Russia probe]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/14/lindsey-graham-rejects-trumps-call-for-obama-to-testify-not-a-good-idea/ Lindsey Graham Rejects Trump’s Call for Obama to Testify: ‘I Don’t Think That’s a Good Idea’]</ref>

In late May 2020, Graham was part of nine globalist [[RINO]] senators who sent a letter to Trump urging him not to restrict migrant visas amidst the [[CCP pandemic]] that left many Americans unemployed.<ref name="Globalist Senate RINOs"/>

Graham asserted in early July 2020 that he would be willing to increase the minimum wage.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/07/02/graham-im-willing-to-do-a-minimum-wage-increase/ Graham: I’m ‘Willing to Do a Minimum Wage Increase’]</ref>

In mid-July, Sen. Graham defended [[Anthony Fauci]] amidst the latter's spars with President Trump.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey-graham-efforts-to-undercut-anthony-fauci-are-not-going-to-be-productive/ Graham warns efforts to undercut Fauci are "not going to be productive"]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/507264-graham-we-dont-have-a-fauci-problem Graham: 'We don't have a Dr. Fauci problem']
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattperez/2020/07/14/in-break-with-trump-sen-lindsey-graham-praises-dr-anthony-fauci/#2d9d26702142 In Break With Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham Praises Dr. Anthony Fauci]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/07/14/lindsey-graham-defends-fauci-trying-to-undermine-him-isnt-productive/ Lindsey Graham Defends Fauci — Trying to ‘Undermine Him’ Isn’t Productive]</ref>

Graham has been blamed by [[conservative]] pundit [[Tucker Carlson]] for pushing [[President Trump]] to meet with [[Bob Woodward]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2020/09/10/blames-lindsey-graham-for-the-bob-woodward-book/ Tucker Carlson blames Lindsey Graham for the Bob Woodward book]
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/10/tucker-carlson-rips-lindsey-graham-supposed-republ/ Tucker Carlson rips Lindsey Graham, 'supposed' Republican, for recommending Trump talk to Woodward]
*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/09/lindsey-graham-brokered-donald-trump-bob-woodward-meeting-tucker-carlson-source/ Lindsey Graham Reportedly ‘Brokered’ Trump-Woodward Meeting, Tucker Carlson Says]</ref>

A [[liberal hypocrite]], Harrison has pushed for the police to monitor the social media activity of officers, yet he has not vetted that of his staffers; the latter have posted [[anti-Semitic]] and homophobic bigotry on [[Twitter]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/graham-challenger-faulted-police-for-failing-to-vet-officers-social-media/ S.C. Dem Pushed Police to Vet Officers’ Social Media — But Doesn’t Vet His Own Staff] '''(Warning: Tweets within article contain foul language)'''</ref> Despite such, groups for the [[homosexual agenda]] have given them a free pass.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/gay-rights-group-gives-dem-staffers-pass-on-homophobic-slurs/ Gay Rights Group Gives Dem Staffers Pass on Homophobic Slurs] '''(Warning: Tweets within article contain foul language)'''</ref>

Harrison indirectly suggested in early October 2020 that nominating [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to the [[Supreme Court]] may bring back racial segregation that was enacted by his party.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/09/sc-senate-dem-on-acb-n2577774 Sen. Graham's Unhinged Challenger Hints That Judge Barrett Could Bring Back Racial Segregation]
*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/09/segregation-jaime-harrison-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-south-carolina-senate/ South Carolina Senate Candidate Suggests Amy Coney Barrett Might Allow Racial Segregation To Return]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/graham-challenger-jaime-harrison-slavery-comparison Graham challenger Jaime Harrison reacts to Barrett fight with slavery comparison]</ref>

Graham, the chair of the [[Senate Judiciary Committee]], has rebuked Democrat suggestions to delay the vote on the nomination of [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to the [[Supreme Court]].<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/10/15/graham-shuts-down-democrats-attempts-to-delay-acb-vote-n2578128 'No': Graham Shuts Down Democrats' Attempts to Delay ACB Vote]</ref>

It was reported by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] in late October 2020 that Harrison once was a featured speaker for a lobbying school in [[Turkey]]<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/jaime-harrison-headlined-foreign-lobbying-school/ Jaime Harrison Headlined Foreign ‘Lobbying School’]</ref> and has worked for the [[Podesta Group]].

Harrison opposes [[school choice]], which a majority of black Americans support,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/30/lindsey-grahams-democrat-challenger-opposes-school-choice-contradicts-most-black-americans/ Lindsey Graham’s Democrat Challenger Opposes School Choice, Contradicts Most Black Americans]</ref> yet believes that Graham is "out of touch".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/11/03/dem-sc-senate-candidate-harrison-lindsey-graham-out-of-touch-relic-of-the-1950s/ Dem SC Senate Candidate Harrison: Lindsey Graham ‘Out of Touch’ — ‘Relic of the 1950s’]</ref>

====SC Campaign====
Graham has been accused by Schumer-associated [[super PAC]]s backing Harrison, a former lobbyist for [[Big Pharma]], of being a shill for special interest groups.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/schumer-pac-backs-former-lobbyist-by-claiming-lindsey-graham-is-beholden-to-special-interests/ Schumer PAC Backs Former Lobbyist by Claiming Lindsey Graham Is Beholden to Special Interests]</ref>

The [[far-left]] group [[MoveOn]], which supports [[defunding the police]], has attacked Graham and spent a large sum of money to boost Harrison.<ref name="MoveOn backs Harrison, Gideon, Kelly">Two references:
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/moveon-ads-competitive-senate-races-427371 MoveOn moves on to 3 competitive Senate races]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/advocates-for-defunding-police-drop-millions-to-boost-dem-senate-candidates/ Advocates for Defunding Police Drop Millions to Boost Dem Senate Candidates]</ref>

In what has been described as a "desperate" last-minute campaign tactic, Harrison and [[South Carolina]] [[Democrats]] created and promoted a website highlighting [[Constitution Party]] candidate Bill Bledsoe as "too conservative" in an attempt to drive Republican voters away from Graham;<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/10/20/graham-challengers-new-desperate-campaign-tactic-n2578447 Sen. Graham Challenger Jaime Harrison Has a New 'Desperate' Campaign Tactic]</ref> Bledsoe no longer ran an active campaign in the final weeks leading up to the general election despite being on the ballot, and endorsed Graham for re-election. An anti-Graham [[super PAC]] also spent over $100,000 to promote Bledsoe in an effort to siphon support away from the incumbent senator.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/liberal-groups-spend-big-to-boost-third-party-conservative/ Liberal Groups Spend Big to Boost Third-Party Conservative Who Ended Candidacy]</ref>

====SC Results====
Despite consistently fake polling that suggested a "tossup" and massive amounts of money by [[liberal]] donors poured into Harrison's campaign,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/11/politics/jaime-harrison-fundraising-record-south-carolina-senate-race/index.html Democrat Jaime Harrison shatters Senate fundraising record in bid to oust South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/520517-jaime-harrison-sets-senate-fundraising-record-with-57-million-haul Jaime Harrison sets Senate fundraising record with $57 million haul in South Carolina]</ref><ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/jaime-harrison-raises-2-million-48-hours-polls-show-him-leading-lindsey-graham-1541893 Jaime Harrison Raises $2 Million in 48 Hours as Polls Show Him Leading Lindsey Graham]</ref> Graham won re-election to a fourth Senate term by ten percentage points.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/south-carolina-senate-results South Carolina Senate Election Results 2020]
*[https://omaha.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/over-200m-later-graham-harrison-finally-face-off-in-sc/article_eaba3a25-7ced-5781-b7ae-d6c40022eb62.html South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham wins 4th Senate bid]
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/video/watch-lindsey-graham-s-senate-race-victory-speech-95282757586 Watch Sen. Lindsey Graham's victory speech]
*[https://news.yahoo.com/sen-lindsey-graham-cruises-to-reelection-against-democrat-jaime-harrison-031649819.html Sen. Lindsey Graham cruises to reelection against Democrat Jaime Harrison]</ref>

After losing, Harrison created a [[super PAC]] to boost the candidacies of [[Jon Ossoff]] and [[Raphael Warnock]] in the Senate runoffs for [[Georgia]].<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/11/24/another-failed-democrat-senate-candidate-getting-involved-in-ga-n2580576 Jaime Harrison Joins Georgia Fundraising Effort After Wasting Millions on Challenge to Lindsey Graham]</ref>

==Tossup elections==
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===Arizona (special election)===
:''See main article: [[United States Senate special election in Arizona, 2020]]
[[Martha McSally]], the current Republican junior senator from [[Arizona]] who was gubernatorially appointed, ran for election to a full term in 2020.<ref>[https://ktar.com/story/2503502/martha-mcsally-confirms-2020-senate-run-likely-to-face-democrat-mark-kelly/ Martha McSally confirms 2020 Senate run, likely to face Democrat Mark Kelly]</ref> An establishmentarian moderate<ref>[https://representmeaz.com/mcsally-on-trump/ McSally on Trump]</ref>-turned pro-Trump conservative,<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/10/20/trump-campaigns-mcsally-sinema-doesnt-seek-spotlight/1704817002/ As Donald Trump campaigned with Martha McSally, Kyrsten Sinema didn't compete for spotlight]</ref> McSally was expected to face an uphill battle in normally Republican Arizona that voted for [[Kyrsten Sinema]] over her in 2018 by a margin of less than 3%.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/arizona/senate/ Arizona Senate Election Results 2018]</ref>

According to a high-sampled (n=2523) [[NBC News]]/Marist poll administered between March 10, 2020 and March 15, 2020, McSally trailed potential [[Democrat]] opponent [[Mark Kelly]] by only three percentage points, compared to many low-sampled fake "poll" conclusions.<ref>[http://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NBC-News_Marist-Poll_AZ-NOS-and-Tables_2003160825.pdf NBC-News-Marist-Poll_AZ]</ref>

In an op-ed written by three astronauts on the [[Arizona Republic]] voicing support for McSally over Kelly in early October 2020, it was stated that:
{{quotation|McSally has delivered for Arizona, while Mark Kelly embraces Democrat ideology that would be bad for our country — leaving us with less freedoms, less security and less control of our lives.<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2020/10/01/martha-mcsally-our-choice-arizona-senate-former-astronauts-say/3581208001/ Martha McSally has what it takes to be a senator. Mark Kelly doesn't, former astronauts say]</ref>}}

McSally has also received the endorsement of [[Buzz Aldrin]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/26/buzz-aldrin-endorses-martha-mcsally-over-mark-kell/ Buzz Aldrin endorses GOP Sen. Martha McSally over former astronaut Mark Kelly]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/buzz-aldrin-martha-mcsally-arizona Buzz Aldrin picks Arizona Republican McSally over fellow astronaut Kelly]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/25/buzz-aldrin-voices-support-arizona-republican-martha-mcsally-astronaut-mark-kelly/ Buzz Aldrin Voices Support for Arizona Republican Martha McSally over Astronaut Mark Kelly]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/26/buzz-aldrin-mcsally-n2578781 Celebrated U.S. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Endorses Sen. McSally Over Mark Kelly in Arizona Senate Race]</ref>

Two polls in late October 2020 showed McSally narrowly leading Kelly.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/23/polls-show-arizona-sen-martha-mcsally-taking-lead-from-democrat-challenger-mark-kelly/ Polls Show Arizona Sen. Martha McSally Taking Lead from Democrat Challenger Mark Kelly]</ref>

====AZ Republican primary====
Sen. McSally faced a moderately strong primary challenge from Daniel McCarthy, a Glendale businessman.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/08/28/businessman-daniel-mccarthy-mounts-republican-primary-challenge-against-martha-mcsally/2142684001/ Sen. Martha McSally gets primary challenge from businessman Daniel McCarthy]
*[https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/martha-mcsally-picks-up-primary-challenge-from-daniel-mccarthy Martha McSally picks up primary challenge from Daniel McCarthy]</ref> Running to the right of McSally, he has claimed that the incumbent senator is part of the [[establishment]]. McCarthy has also proposed the possibility of an annexation of [[Mexico]].<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/09/18/mcsallys_gop_senate_challenger_wants_toannex_mexico__141291.html#! McSally's GOP Senate Challenger Wants to...Annex Mexico]</ref> He has been criticized by some conservatives<ref>[https://seeingredaz.wordpress.com/2020/07/12/why-is-az-senate-challenger-daniel-mccarthy-allowed-to-use-slogan-on-ballot/ Why is AZ Senate challenger Daniel McCarthy allowed to use slogan on ballot?]</ref> for using his campaign slogan on the primary election ballot,<ref name="Arizona Primary Results 2020">[https://results.arizona.vote/#/featured/17/0 Arizona Primary Election Results 2020]</ref> as well as for refusing to answer whether his business has failed to bring jobs from [[China]] to America.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU42LetSR2E Republican candidate's business claimed it's moving jobs out of China. It didn't.]</ref>

McSally easily won the primary held on August 4, 2020 with three-quarters of the votes cast.<ref>[https://apps.npr.org/elections20-primaries/states/AZ.html Arizona Primary Results 2020]</ref> This was after McCarthy had claimed that "the Lord will provide the resources needed" for him to win.<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2019/12/16/daniel-mccarthy-worst-u-s-senate-candidate-ever/2665271001/ Is Daniel McCarthy hoping for a Senate seat or a spot on Saturday Night Live?]</ref>

====AZ Democrat primary====
Kelly won his party's primary uncontested.<ref name="Arizona Primary Results 2020"/>

====AZ Issues====
[[President Trump]]'s visit at a rally in [[Phoenix, Arizona]] on February 19, 2020 included McSally's appearance to help boost Republican re-election efforts, with McSally receiving an endorsement from the president and drawing applause from the crowd as a populist, conservative patriot.<ref name="February 2020 Trump rally in Arizona">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e8mjUJcSb8 LIVE: President Trump in Phoenix, AZ]</ref>

Kelly has been criticized for being tied to an ambulance company that engaged in corrupt price gouging and surprise billing on patients.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/06/23/mark-kelly-is-a-bw-n2571173 Arizona Dem Mark Kelly Tied to Company Accused of 'Surprise Billing' and 'Price Gouging' Corruption]</ref>

A [[liberal hypocrisy|liberal hypocrite]], Kelly criticized the Paycheck Protection Program during the [[coronavirus]] outbreak yet benefited from the $2 million his company got from the program.<ref>https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/arizona-dems-business-took-ppp-loan-after-he-criticized-program/?utm_source=actengage&utm_campaign=FreedomMail&utm_medium=email</ref>

Kelly has been accused by Rep. [[Paul Gosar]] of condoning violence<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-rep-paul-gosar-accuses-arizona-democrat-mark-kelly-of-condoning-death-threats GOP Rep. Paul Gosar accuses Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly of condoning death threats]</ref> after a supporter of the former threatened death against Gosar.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/06/mark-kelly-supporter-allegedly-threatens-rep-paul-gosar-head/ Mark Kelly Supporter Allegedly Threatens to Shoot Rep. Paul Gosar in the Head]</ref>

While McSally had been an ardent opponent of [[Obamacare]], she voted along with five other Republican senators in early October 2020 for [[Democrat]]-led legislation to block the [[Trump Administration]] from repealing it, likely for the reason of maintain existing protections for [[pre-existing condition]]s;<ref name="Senate Republicans voting against repealing Obamacare"/> this division from the rest of the GOP senators was then used as an attack point by the Democrat establishment.

A spokesperson for Kelly's campaign has referred to police officers as "worthless f***ing pigs",<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/kelly-campaign-spox-calls-police-worthless-f-ing-pigs/ Kelly Campaign Spox Calls Police ‘Worthless F—ing Pigs’]</ref> and was soon disciplined for the remark.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/kelly-disciplines-staffer-who-called-cops-worthless-f-ing-pigs/ Kelly Disciplines Staffer Who Called Cops ‘Worthless F—ing Pigs’]</ref>

Sen. McSally denounced vile [[Democrat]] attacks against [[Amy Coney Barrett]],<ref>[https://www.westernjournal.com/mcsally-exposes-dems-really-barrett-nomination-using-platform/ McSally Exposes What Dems Are Really Doing with Barrett Nomination: 'Using It as a Platform']</ref> who she privately met with, praising her as "a gift to our country".<ref>[https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2020/10/21/sen-martha-mcsally-meets-amy-coney-barrett-will-vote-confirm-her/3714600001/ 'She is a gift to our country': Sen. Martha McSally meets with Amy Coney Barrett, will vote to confirm her]</ref> [[Liberals]] at the ''[[Arizona Republic]]'' unsurprisingly responded by lashing out at the senator.<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2020/10/22/can-sen-martha-mcsally-good-conscience-vote-amy-coney-barrett/3732679001/ How can Martha McSally in good conscience vote for Amy Coney Barrett?]</ref>

Regarding [[coronavirus]] relief legislation blocked by Senate [[Democrats]], McSally said in an interview with the ''[[Daily Caller]]'':<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGP726sVkGY EXCLUSIVE: Sen. McSally Explains How She Plans To Keep John McCain's Senate Seat]</ref>
{{quotebox|We've got to get relief out to them. The [[left]] wants to play games with this to gain power, ''which is exactly why they don't deserve power''.}}

McSally has accurately noted Kelly as beholden to his party's [[establishment]] and a proponent of [[California]]-style [[gun control]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/10/26/martha-mcsally-mark-kelly-will-be-51st-vote-open-borders-killing-second-amendment-lockdowns/ Martha McSally: Mark Kelly ‘Will Be the 51st Vote’ for Open Borders, Killing Second Amendment, Lockdowns]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/26/martha-mcsally-mark-kelly-likes-california-gun-control-not-arizona-freedom/ Martha McSally: Mark Kelly Likes California Gun Control, Not Arizona Freedom]</ref>

====AZ Campaign====
Martha McSally, who has shifted towards supporting Donald Trump since after the [[2016 presidential election]], has been seen by some as becoming more thoroughly conservative, especially after calling a [[CNN]] reporter a "liberal hack".<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/16/sen-martha-mcsally-calls-cnn-reporter-liberal-hack-manu-raju/4489076002/ Arizona Sen. Martha McSally calls CNN reporter 'liberal hack' in hallway dust-up]</ref> Her first campaign ad was one criticizing her potential left-wing opponent [[Mark Kelly]]<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/MarthaMcSally/videos/865342913894990/?ref=tahoe Martha McSally - Senator McSally]</ref> for supporting the impeachment coup against Trump.<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/theview/video/mark-kelly-trump-impeachment-inquiry-ukraine-call-investigated-65856530 Mark Kelly says Trump impeachment inquiry and Ukraine call ‘should be investigated’]</ref>

In late August 2020, Sen. McSally's campaign released an ad mocking [[Mark Kelly]] over several of the latter's controversies, noting that:{{quotebox|Mark Kelly will do anything for a buck! And he'll say anything for a vote.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMuhgTQABcw Lemon]</ref>}}

McSally's campaign released an ad in late September 2020 highlighting the senator's life struggles and accomplishments, with the [[Arizona]] Republican herself saying: "If you want flashy, you’ve got a guy. But if you want a fighter, I’m your girl."<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/new-mcsally-ad-highlights-career-as-trail-blazing-female-air-force-pilot/ New McSally Ad Highlights Career as Trail-Blazing Female Air Force Pilot]</ref>

Kelly has received the backing of the [[far-left]] group [[MoveOn]], which supports [[defunding the police]].<ref name="MoveOn backs Harrison, Gideon, Kelly"/>

At a Trump rally in [[Tucson]] on October 19, 2020, the president praised Sen. McSally, who appeared and spoke for several minutes strongly against Kelly in addition to the [[Democrats]]' favored [[far-left]] agenda.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE8VSKE8ohE Live: Donald Trump holds campaign rally in Arizona]</ref>

As noted by the [[Washington Examiner]] a day prior to the 2020 general elections, Sen. McSally had a chance to win the special election and finish McCain's Senate term.<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-mcsally-surge-in-arizona Trump, McSally surge in Arizona]</ref>

====AZ Debate(s)====
The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVlNXVh5v1g debate] for the Senate race, which initially was reported to be the only official one,<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/09/10/martha-mcsally-mark-kelly-meet-oct-6-only-us-senate-debate/3459914001/ Martha McSally, Mark Kelly to meet Oct. 6 in only US Senate debate in Arizona]</ref> was held on October 6, 2020 in [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] and hosted by the [[liberal]] [[Arizona Republic]] in addition to state public radios and television stations.<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/05/sen-martha-mcsally-debate-mark-kelly-oct-6-phoenix/3297101001/ McSally-Kelly debate planned for Phoenix]</ref> In it, the two candidates debated over several issues, including the [[CCP pandemic]], the nomination of [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to the [[Supreme Court]] following the death of [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]], etc. Moderated partially by the biased<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/06/fact-check-moderator-in-arizona-senate-debate-uses-debunked-coronavirus-hoax-talking-point/ Fact Check: Moderator in Arizona Senate Debate Uses Debunked Coronavirus ‘Hoax’ Talking Point; Update: Atlantic, Too]</ref> Ted Simons of Arizona [[PBS]], several moments made highlights; McSally noted Kelly's inconsistencies/hypocrisy over the Paycheck Protection Program established by the Republican-led [[CARES Act]], while Kelly made several false claims, such as saying that the incumbent senator has supposedly never stood up for [[RINO]] [[John McCain]] despite the opposite.<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/09/03/mark-kelly-defends-john-mccain-after-donald-trump-insults/5711004002/ Mark Kelly, Joe Biden, Martha McSally defend John McCain after new report of Donald Trump insults]</ref> Kelly, portraying himself as being supposedly "independent" and "moderate", announced his support of a "[[public option]]", totalitarian red flag laws, and that he would have voted to remove [[President Trump]] from office over the sham articles of impeachment. He was also called out by McSally for having backed members of [[the Squad]].<ref>https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1055860561886527490</ref>

====AZ Results====
Kelly leads McSally in the general election by 2.3 percentage points with 99% of the expected vote reporting,<ref name="Democrat Mark Kelly flips a Senate seat in Arizona, ousting Republican incumbent Martha McSally"/><ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/arizona-senate-results Arizona Senate Election Results 2020]</ref> and all media outlets have declared him the winner.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/democrat-mark-kelly-defeats-republican-martha-mcsally-arizona-senate-race-n1246020 Democrat Mark Kelly defeats Republican Martha McSally in Arizona Senate race]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mark-kelly-defeats-arizona-gop-sen-martha-mcsally-in-key-pickup-for-democrats/ar-BB1aLmzS Mark Kelly defeats Arizona GOP Sen. Martha McSally in key pickup for Democrats]
*[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/politics/arizona-mark-kelly.html Mark Kelly Defeats Martha McSally in Crucial Arizona Senate Race]
*[https://apnews.com/article/legislature-senate-elections-north-america-martha-mcsally-elections-b9b0b5e2c0464be8aa31cf804814ecca Democrat Mark Kelly wins election to U.S. Senate from Arizona, beating incumbent Sen. Martha McSally]</ref> While [[Donald Trump]]'s campaign has filed a lawsuit in the state over election fraud/irregularities in [[Maricopa County]],<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-files-lawsuit-in-arizona-alleging-maricopa-county-rejected-votes-by-in-person-voters Trump campaign files lawsuit in Arizona alleging Maricopa County rejected ballots by in-person voters]</ref> where McSally trails by four points, she conceded the race on November 13, 2020.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/arizona-gop-senator-martha-mcsally-finally-concedes-to-democrat-mark-kelly/ar-BB1aZPEn Arizona GOP Senator Martha McSally Finally Concedes to Democrat Mark Kelly ]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/martha-mcsally-finally-concedes-in-arizona-senate-race-against-mark-kelly Martha McSally finally concedes in Arizona Senate race against Mark Kelly]
*[https://www.abc15.com/news/election-2020/senator-martha-mcsally-concedes-offers-support-in-mark-kellys-transition Senator Martha McSally concedes, offers support in Mark Kelly's transition to Senate seat]</ref>

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===Colorado===
:''See main article: [[United States Senate election in Colorado, 2020]]
[[Cory Gardner]], the incumbent mostly conservative Republican senator from [[Colorado]] with some [[RINO]] leanings, ran for re-election in what was considered by many to be among the most vulnerable re-election fights.<ref>[https://www.rollcall.com/2019/03/05/the-most-vulnerable-republican-senator-in-2020/ The most vulnerable Republican senator in 2020]</ref> Gardner's approval ratings remained relatively steady, with a poll in January 2020 finding roughly equal approval/disapproval numbers.<ref>[https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/16/cory-gardner-approval-rating-2020-senate/ Cory Gardner’s approval rating didn’t move during impeachment, still tops Trump’s]</ref>

On August 19, 2019, Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]] made a visit to Colorado to praise Gardner for his common-sense regulatory policies and his effective bipartisanship efforts in the [[U.S. Senate]] to unite both parties on certain non-partisan issues.<ref>[https://villagerpublishing.com/nikki-haley-comes-to-colorado-for-cory-gardner/ Nikki Haley comes to Colorado for Cory Gardner]</ref> Gardner is also supported by Vice President [[Mike Pence]], who said that the senator has done much to help advance the Trump agenda.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/vice-president-mike-pence-explains-why-he-supports-cory-gardners-reelection-bid/vi-BB10fBPC Vice President Mike Pence Explains Why He Supports Cory Gardner's Reelection Bid]</ref>

At a Trump rally in [[Colorado Springs]], Colorado on February 20, 2020, Gardner made an appearance where he spoke briefly to strongly emphasize on Donald Trump's [[Donald Trump achievements|many great achievements]] and rebuked left-wing Democrats for being too radical.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEJ99-7Rm_k LIVE: President Trump in Colorado Springs, CO]</ref>

====CO Republican primary====
Sen. Gardner won his party's primary uncontested.<ref name="Colorado U.S. Senate Primary Election Results">[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/30/us/elections/results-colorado-senate-primary-election.html Colorado U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

[[File:Andrew Romanoff.jpg|thumb|right|190px|A far-left progressive, Romanoff lost the primary to the establishment-backed Hickenlooper.]]

====CO Democrat primary====
Although over a dozen Democrat candidates initially ran for the Senate seat, only [[John Hickenlooper]] and [[Andrew Romanoff]] were left by the time of the primary election. The establishment-backed Hickenlooper, the former governor of [[Colorado]] who briefly ran for president, has faced criticism from both the left and the right after flip-flopping over whether he would run for the seat,<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2019/08/22/nrsc-mocks-hickenlooper-for-reversing-course-running-for-senate-n2552056 NRSC Mocks Hickenlooper for Now Running for Job He Said He Couldn't Do]</ref> admitting to having once took his mother to see a pornographic movie,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-hickenloopers-tale-of-taking-his-mom-to-see-deep-throat-has-town-hall-audience-roaring Dem Hickenlooper's tale of taking his mom to see 'Deep Throat' has town hall audience roaring]
*[https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/20/politics/john-hickenlooper-x-rated-movie/index.html John Hickenlooper explains why he went to see an X-rated movie with his mother]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2019/03/21/john-hickenlooper-took-mom-see-adult-movie-deep-throat/3231629002/ Presidential candidate John Hickenlooper said he watched 'Deep Throat' with his mom]</ref> and being fined by an independent commission for two ethics violations while governor.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/06/05/hickenlooper-found-guilty-n2570160 Independent Commission Finds Hickenlooper Guilty on Two Ethics Violations]</ref> On the other hand, Romanoff was an openly [[far-left]] candidate who called for enacting a [[Green New Deal]] and [[defund the police|defunding the police]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXTm75xi9R4 John Hickenlooper, Andrew Romanoff face off in 9NEWS Democratic Senate Debate]</ref>

Despite obvious setbacks, Hickenlooper managed to win the primary election over Romanoff by over fifteen points, carrying all but one county.<ref name="Colorado U.S. Senate Primary Election Results"/>

====CO Issues====
In early August 2020, [[President Trump]] signed into law the [[Great American Outdoors Act]], a landmark [[conservation]] bill sponsored by Sen. Gardner that would ensure federal allocations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/08/04/democrat-republic-success-sen-cory-gardner-celebrates-great-american-outdoors-act-becoming-law/ ‘Democrat & Republic Success’: Sen. Cory Gardner Celebrates Great American Outdoors Act Becoming Law]
*[https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/trump-signs-cory-gardners-great-american-outdoors-act/article_b82fd4da-d5e7-11ea-b3a8-6fcf59c89ee8.html Trump signs Cory Gardner's Great American Outdoors Act]
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/4/steve-daines-cory-gardner-cheer-trump-great-americ/ GOP senators hail Trump's signature on historic $10 billion Outdoors Act]</ref>

In early October 2020, Sen. Gardner joined five other Republican senators as well as all [[Democrats]] in voting for a bill to prevent the [[Trump Administration]] from repealing [[Obamacare]], likely over protecting [[pre-existing condition]]s;<ref name="Senate Republicans voting against repealing Obamacare"/> [[Chuck Schumer]] later used his vote for a partisan attack point over "flip-flopping".

Hickenlooper has called [[China]] a "great nation" that supposedly deserves American support.<ref>Two references:
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/hickenlooper-calls-china-a-great-nation/ Hickenlooper Calls China a ‘Great Nation’]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/02/john-hickenlooper-china-great-nation-american-support/ Report: John Hickenlooper Praises China as ‘Great Nation’ Deserving of American Support]</ref> He has conducted business between tech companies and the country as the Governor of [[Colorado]],<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/as-governor-hickenlooper-directed-grants-to-tech-companies-doing-business-in-china/ As Governor, Hickenlooper Directed Grants to Tech Companies Doing Business in China]</ref> potentially risking national security.

Hickenlooper has signaled that he may potentially be open to [[packing the court]].<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/20/hickenlooper-n2578446 Watch: Hickenlooper Signals Support For Court Packing if Senate Confirms Judge Barrett]</ref> However, he has refused to provide a clear stance on the matter.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/28/hickenlooper-cp-n2578950 After Senate Confirmed Justice Barrett, Hickenlooper Still Will Not Give a Firm Stance on Court Packing]</ref>

Gardner has called out the [[liberal bias]] and [[censorship]] of [[Twitter]], threatening actions to be taken against the [[Big Tech]] company.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/10/28/gardner-if-twitter-doesnt-get-how-it-handles-content-straight-congress-is-going-to-take-some-action/ Gardner: If Twitter Doesn’t Get How It Handles Content Straight, ‘Congress Is Going to Take Some Action’]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/10/28/sen-gardner-asks-dorsey-why-hes-hidden-trumps-tweets-but-not-the-ayatollah-n2578937 Sen. Gardner Asks Dorsey Why He's Hidden Trump's Tweets, But Not the Ayatollah's]</ref>

====CO Debates====
Several debates between Gardner and Hickenlooper were held. During the first one,<ref>[https://www.cpr.org/2020/10/02/first-gardner-hickenlooper-senate-debate-still-on-for-tonight/ First Gardner-Hickenlooper Senate Debate Still On For Tonight]</ref> Hickenlooper dodged points made by the incumbent senator over his ethics violations/charges by largely dismissing them and insisting otherwise. He also poorly responded to Gardner's touting of the [[Great American Outdoors Act]] by citing a rating of the senator by the [[League of Conservation Voters]], a [[left-wing]] group that promotes [[environmentalism]] and ''not'' [[conservation]]. At another debate, Hickenlooper dodged a question on [[court packing]] and whether he would support such.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/13/hickenlooper-ducks-court-packing-n2578022 'It's a Hypothetical': Hickenlooper Dodges Question on Court Packing During Debate With Sen. Gardner]</ref>

====CO Results====
Despite strong efforts to win in an increasingly [[Democrat]] state, Gardner ultimately lost on Election Night to Hickenlooper,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://bangordailynews.com/2020/11/03/news/democrat-john-hickenlooper-ousts-cory-gardner-in-senate-race/ Democrat John Hickenlooper ousts Cory Gardner in Senate race ]
*[https://news.yahoo.com/senator-cory-gardner-loses-senate-025915277.html Senator Cory Gardner Loses Senate Race in Colorado]
*[https://www.denverpost.com/2020/11/03/hickenlooper-gardner-colorado-senate-race-results/ John Hickenlooper defeats Cory Gardner in U.S. Senate race]</ref> and quickly conceded the race.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?477663-1/senator-cory-gardner-concession-speech Senator Cory Gardner Concession Speech]
*[https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/11/03/cory-gardner-concedes-john-hickenlooper-senate-race/ ‘We Need To Be United Together’: Sen. Cory Gardner Concedes In Colorado’s U.S. Senate Race]</ref>

===Maine===
:''See main article: [[United States Senate election in Maine, 2020]]
[[File:SenatorCollins.jpg|265px|thumb|left|Four-term [[RINO]] Susan Collins ran for re-election in liberal [[Maine]].]]
[[Susan Collins]], the four-term [[RINO]] senior senator from liberal Maine, ran for re-election in 2020.<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/susan-collins-announces-reelection-bid-for-fifth-term-in-us-senate Susan Collins announces bid for fifth term in Senate]</ref> She had been unpopular in her home state after voting with Republicans to confirm [[Brett Kavanaugh]] amidst the [[Kavanaugh smear|smear against the latter]], having her approval rating tank<ref>[https://hillreporter.com/susan-collins-maine-approval-rating-has-dipped-17-in-last-year-37707 Susan Collins’ Maine Approval Rating has Dipped 17% in Last Year]</ref> and eliciting condemnation from the far-left hate group [[Occupy Democrats]].<ref>[https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpics.me.me%2Flets-never-forget-that-susan-collins-called-for-al-frankens-36809218.png&f=1&nofb=1 (PNG Image, 500 x 142 pixels)]</ref> Further disdain from liberals such as [[Stephen King]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/1143269919871700998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Stephen King on Twitter: "It's time..."]</ref> and those in Maine lead the general election anywhere from leaning Republican to a tossup,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.ibtimes.com/will-susan-collins-lose-2020-election-trump-impeachment-may-mean-democrats-finally-2905302 Will Susan Collins Lose In 2020 Election? Trump Impeachment May Mean Democrats Finally Flip Senate Seat]
*[https://bipartisanreport.com/2019/06/01/susan-collins-2020-re-election-chances-take-devastating-blow/ Susan Collins 2020 Re-Election Chances Take Devastating Blow]</ref> a prediction that several elections affirmed early on.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/> According to the [[Washington Times]], Democrat representative [[Jared Golden]] could provide cover for Collins if he voted against both articles of impeachment against [[Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/16/jared-golden-impeachment-vote-could-cover-susan-co/ Jared Golden's vote against impeachment could give Susan Collins cover in 2020 election]</ref> One day later, however, Golden had a split vote on the articles of impeachment, voting in favor of the first one but against the second one.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/17/democrat-jared-golden-to-vote-for-one-article-of-impeachment-against-the-other/ Democrat Jared Golden to Vote for One Article of Impeachment, Against the Other]</ref>

It was reported on February 18, 2020 that, according to a poll, Collins was almost tied with potential Democrat opponent [[Sara Gideon]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://bangordailynews.com/2020/02/18/politics/new-maine-poll-shows-susan-collins-and-sara-gideon-nearly-tied-in-2020-race/ New Maine poll shows Susan Collins and Sara Gideon nearly tied in 2020 race] from Bangor Daily News
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/new-maine-poll-shows-susan-collins-and-sara-gideon-nearly-tied-in-2020-race/ar-BB108eUu New Maine poll shows Susan Collins and Sara Gideon nearly tied in 2020 race] from MSN
*[https://www.pressherald.com/2020/02/18/colby-college-polls-shows-collins-gideon-tied-in-hypothetical-match-up/ Colby College poll shows Collins, Gideon tied in hypothetical match-up]</ref>

Having voted to confirm [[Brett Kavanaugh]] and many other [[pro-life]] judicial nominees, Collins was reportedly ditched by [[Planned Parenthood]], an organization that in the past has endorsed her numerous times.<ref>[https://americanindependent.com/planned-parenthood-endorsement-sara-gideon-maine-senate-susan-collins-2020-election/ Planned Parenthood finally ditches Sen. Susan Collins]</ref>

====ME Republican primary====
Collins was reportedly, as of February 1, 2020, running unopposed in the Republican primaries.<ref>[https://twitter.com/colgrove11/status/1223580761724530688 George Colgrove III on Twitter]</ref> Her re-election bid was endorsed by moderate liberal Democrat [[Joe Manchin]].<ref>[https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/11/joe-manchin-endorses-susan-collins-1271151 Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins for reelection]</ref> In addition, Collins was backed by [[Lindsey Graham]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1208133195205660675 Lindsey Graham on Twitter: "My friend...]</ref> and [[Donald Trump]]<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1209259291217141760 Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "I...]</ref> for her refusal to cave into the [[liberal hysteria]] surrounding the [[Kavanaugh smear]].

Running unopposed aside from a single write-in challenger, Collins easily on her party's primary.<ref name="Maine Primary Results 2020">[https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/maine/ Maine Primary Results 2020]</ref>

====ME Democrat primary====
[[File:Sara Gideon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Far-left Democrat state representative [[Sara Gideon]] ran to unseat Sen. Collins.]]
Democrat [[Sara Gideon]], the current Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, announced her Senate campaign on June 24, 2019.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/24/politics/susan-collins-challenger-sara-gideon/index.html Democrat Sara Gideon announces run against Susan Collins]</ref> Gideon, with a voting record even more liberal than Susan Collins', has pushed for [[abortion]] "rights" and [[Medicaid]] expansion within Maine.<ref>[https://www.thecut.com/2019/06/sara-gideon-senate-campaign-susan-collins-maine.html Susan Collins Has a New Democratic Challenger]</ref> In addition, she is a [[liberal hypocrite]] who has denounced corporate money in politics while accepting donations that include corporate donors.<ref>[https://www.pressherald.com/2020/02/27/gideon-targeted-for-stance-on-corporate-pac-donations/ Gideon decries corporate money in politics while taking PAC donations that include it]</ref>

Democrat primary candidate Bre Kidman, a Bernie backer who claimd to be "non-binary", unveiled a [[guillotine]] as the logo for her US Senate campaign.<ref>[https://www.theblaze.com/news/guillotine_symbol_democrats Dem U.S. Senate candidate unveils campaign logo: The guillotine as 'a symbol of the work we have to do'] at The Blaze</ref> When grilled about the use of a guillotine as campaign symbolism, Kidman claimed that the guillotine was not meant to be taken literally, despite its notorious use as a method of execution by [[the Left]] against its opponents during the [[French Revolution]]; Kidman was subsequently criticized on her Twitter account for what her critics called a poor taste campaign stunt at best and a not-so-veiled threat of [[violence]] against opponents and critics at worst.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BeeKay4ME/status/1225177542853828608 Bre Kidman: "I was gonna wait until tomorrow to show off these beauties, but Trump got acquitted and I feel like folks could use something to look forward to"] at Twitter</ref>

The Democrat primary was won by Gideon with 70% of the vote.<ref name="Maine Primary Results 2020"/>

====ME Issues====
Amidst the [[CCP pandemic]], Sen. Collins worked on securing federal funding to statewide small businesses hit hard by the economic devastation caused by the [[coronavirus]] via the Paycheck Protection Program.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/7/susan-collins-sara-gideon-maine-senate-race-takes-/ Susan Collins' 'toss-up' Senate race takes nasty turn under national spotlight]</ref> For this, she was subject to massive attacks by the liberal media, who falsely claimed that such was a corporate bailout, a notion that was refuted even by the [[Washington Compost]].<ref>[https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2020/06/15/susan-collins-sara-gideon-ad Fact check: Democratic ad misleadingly attacks Susan Collins on the Paycheck Protection Program]</ref> On the other hand, Gideon adjourned the [[Maine]] legislature despite other states keeping theirs' open, and some liberals have even acted as apologists for her actions in ignoring constituents amidst a pandemic as the state House speaker.<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/07/great-ad-for-sara-gideon-susan-collinss-new-on-dem-opponent-massively-backfires/ ‘Great ad for Sara Gideon’: Susan Collins’s new attack on Dem opponent massively backfires]</ref> Furthermore, despite attacking the PPP, Gideon's husband's law firm took up to $2 million from the program.<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/aug/14/susan-collins/key-us-senate-race-susan-collins-attack-rival-over/ In key US Senate race, Susan Collins’ attack on rival over COVID program partly correct]</ref><ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/maine-dems-husband-benefited-from-small-business-relief-she-criticized/ Maine Dem’s Husband Benefited From Small Business Relief She Criticized]</ref> Gideon's refusal to open the legislature and amend the statewide tax code meant that small businesses who applied for federal PPP loans may be forced to pay back large amounts in taxes despite the provisions meant to be tax-free.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/maine-dem-refused-to-spare-small-businesses-from-taxes-on-covid-relief/ Maine Dem Refused to Spare Small Businesses From Taxes on COVID Relief]</ref>

Collins joined five other Republican senators and all Democrats in early October 2020 in favor of a bill to prevent the [[Trump Administration]] from repealing [[Obamacare]].<ref name="Senate Republicans voting against repealing Obamacare"/>

An ethics complaint has been filed against Gideon over alleged illegal coordination with a [[super PAC]] for the Democrat [[establishment]].<ref>Two references:
*[https://maineexaminer.com/new-federal-ethics-complaint-against-sara-gideon-alleges-illegal-super-pac-coordination/
New federal ethics complaint against Sara Gideon points to illegal super PAC coordination]
*[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/ethics-complaint-filed-against-gideon-campaign/ Ethics Complaint Filed Against Gideon Campaign]</ref>

It was reported by the [[Washington Times]] in early October 2020 that Sen. Collins was open to meeting with [[Amy Coney Barrett]], who [[President Trump]] nominated to the [[Supreme Court]] to fill the vacancy left upon the death of [[Ruth Bader Ginsburg]].<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/1/susan-collins-open-meeting-judge-amy-coney-barrett/ Sen. Susan Collins open to meeting with Judge Barrett]</ref> This was amidst [[far-left]] attacks against Barrett, most of which were because of her [[conservative]] views and Catholic faith.

It was reported by [[Breitbart]] in late October 2020 that Gideon only became speaker of the state's House of Representatives with the crucial backing from a state representative who she later took far insufficient action against for sexual misconduct.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/10/22/democrat-teacher-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-was-crucial-vote-for-maine-senate-candidate-sara-gideon/ Democrat Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Was Crucial Vote for Maine Senate Candidate Sara Gideon]</ref>

On October 23, 2020, Collins joined fellow [[RINO]] senator [[Lisa Murkowski]] in voting against a motion to advance the nomination of [[Amy Coney Barrett]] to a final confirmation vote;<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.nationalreview.com/news/senators-collins-murkowski-vote-against-expediting-judge-amy-coney-barretts-confirmation/ Senators Collins, Murkowski Vote Against Moving Forward with Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation]
*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/23/susan-collins-lisa-murkowski-amy-coney-barrett-confirmation/ Collins, Murkowski Vote Against Going To Session To Consider Barrett Confirmation]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/10/24/is-lisa-murkowski-going-to-stab-her-party-in-the-back-during-amy-coney-barretts-confirmation-vote-n2578712 Is Lisa Murkowski Going to Stab Her Party in the Back During Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Vote?]</ref> however, the measure still managed to pass. She later was the only Republican senator to vote against confirming Barrett to the Court.<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2020-10-27/collins-votes-against-barrett-heads-home-to-save-senate-job Collins Votes Against Barrett, Heads Home to Save Senate Job]</ref>

It was noted by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] in the days prior to the general election that Gideon's ethics violations "paid off" due to unauthorized advertisements on [[Facebook]], illegal coordination, in addition to being backed by the extremely [[pro-abortion]] [[EMILY's List]], led by a figure who herself once faced [[FEC]] charges.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/in-maine-senate-race-sara-gideons-ethics-violation-paid-off/ In Maine Senate Race, Sara Gideon’s Ethics Violation Paid Off]</ref>

A video released by [[Project Veritas]] in the days prior to the general election showed that [[far-left]] [[Green Party]] candidate Lisa Savage secretly supported extreme [[gun control]] laws.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/02/james-okeefe-sen-candidate-lisa-savage-hiding-gun-control-agenda-maine-voters/ James O’Keefe: Sen. Candidate Lisa Savage Hiding Gun Control Agenda from Maine Voters]</ref>

====ME Campaign====
In early September 2020, it was reported by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] that two [[Collins Derangement Syndrome|anti-Collins]] restaurant owners who appeared in a [[liberal]] ad attacking the senator over the Paycheck Protection Program are [[Democrat]] activists who have received money from the program.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/anti-collins-small-business-owners-are-longtime-dem-activists/ Anti-Collins Small Business Owners Are Longtime Dem Activists]</ref>

[[File:MESenDebate2.png|thumb|right|380px|Gideon is seen here at the second debate standing on a plank to make herself appear taller.]]
[[MoveOn]], a far-left group that supports [[defunding the police]], has backed Gideon and attacked Sen. Collins.<ref name="MoveOn backs Harrison, Gideon, Kelly"/>

Gideon is reportedly bankrolled by donors from [[Portland, Oregon]].<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/21/sara-gideon-n2578527 Sara Gideon Was Bankrolled by Portland, Oregon Donors While Claiming to Oppose 'Defunding the Police']</ref>

Gideon's campaign has placed campaign ads on Maine radio stations that were highly misleading due to segments of them appearing without an immediate disclaimer;<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/02/maine-radio-stations-add-disclaimer-to-misleading-democrat-sara-gideon-campaign-ads/ Maine Radio Stations Add Disclaimer to Misleading Democrat Sara Gideon Campaign Ads]</ref> after the [[NRSC]] alerted the stations, the ads were tagged with disclaimers to avoid perpetuating fake news.

It was reported by the Bangor Daily News on November 23, 2020 that Gideon an early effort to oppose Collins received millions in donations from a Democrat dark money group.<ref>[https://bangordailynews.com/2020/11/23/politics/democratic-dark-money-network-put-4m-into-early-anti-susan-collins-effort/ Democratic dark-money network put $4M into early anti-Susan Collins effort]</ref>

====ME Debates====
At the first Senate debate hosted by Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, and the Portland Press Herald and held on September 11, 2020, the 19th anniversary of the [[9/11|tragic event]], Sen. Collins, state House speaker Gideon, and [[independent voters|independent]] candidates Max Linn and Lisa Savage debated over several key issues for around one hour;<ref>[https://bangordailynews.com/2020/09/11/politics/susan-collins-and-sara-gideon-clash-over-health-care-and-trump-in-first-us-senate-debate/ Susan Collins and Sara Gideon clash over health care and Trump in first US Senate debate]</ref> Collins managed to stump Gideon near the end by asking the latter whether she would have voted to confirm [[John Roberts]] to the Supreme Court after facing criticism over her vote to confirm [[Brett Kavanaugh]].<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/09/14/watch-sen-collins-schools-gideon-with-one-question-n2576153 Watch: Sen. Collins Schools Democrat Challenger With One Key Question]</ref>

At the second debate between the four candidates, Gideon, who stood on a plank to make herself appear taller, responded to Collins' assertions of her having irresponsibly adjourned the state legislature by saying that she talked to the "Republican leader";<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM1BK_1Fdrc Maine Senatorial Debate 9/29/20 (Sara Gideon, Susan Collins)]</ref> the latter, outraged, said that Gideon had not spoken or made any attempts to compromise in a bipartisan manner.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/10/17/maine-gop-leader-blasts-democrat-senate-candidate-sara-gideon-for-dishonesty-we-have-not-spoken-in-months/ Maine GOP Leader Blasts Democrat Senate Candidate Sara Gideon for Dishonesty: ‘We Have Not Spoken in Months’]</ref>

[[File:Liberalstupidity.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Liberals]] blinded by their [[Collins Derangement Syndrome]] are seen here moronically ignorant of [[Split-ticket voting|ticket-splitting]] in the state of Maine.]]
At another debate between the incumbent senator and Gideon, the latter refused to provide a clear position on [[court packing]] while Collins affirmed strong opposition to such.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/29/me-debate-n2578989 Sen. Susan Collins Burns Sara Gideon for Dodging Question on Court Packing]</ref> Gideon has also demonstrated her lack of understanding on the meaning of the term "packing the court".<ref>https://twitter.com/SaraGideon/status/1321617519266963456</ref>

In late October 2020, Gideon cancelled a scheduled debate with Sen. Collins at the last minute;<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/maine-dem-gideon-ducks-senate-debate/ Maine Dem Gideon Bails on Senate Debate]</ref> she previously called it "shameful" for Trump to cancel the second 2020 presidential debate with Biden.

Gideon has refused to directly answer on her inability to properly handle the sexual misconduct case involving state representative Dillon Bates.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/10/29/watch-maine-democrat-senate-candidate-sara-gideon-dodges-question-about-her-handling-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations/ Watch: Maine Democrat Senate Candidate Sara Gideon Dodges Question About Her Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations]</ref>

During the final debate, Collins said that she doesn't consider "systemic racism" to be an issue in the state of [[Maine]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/10/31/susan-collins-stares-down-extreme-left-i-do-not-believe-systemic-racism-is-a-problem-in-the-state-of-maine/ Susan Collins Stares Down Extreme Left: ‘I Do Not Believe Systemic Racism Is a Problem in the State of Maine’]</ref>

====ME Results====
Despite many who anticipated that Collins would lose the race,<ref>[https://www.politicususa.com/2020/07/28/susan-collins-losing-maine.html Susan Collins Is Losing In Maine As Anchor Trump Drags Her Down]</ref><ref>[https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2020/10/29/once-beloved-maine-sen-susan-collins-lost-her-touch-now-she-may-lose-her-seat.html Once-beloved Maine Sen. Susan Collins lost her touch. Now she may lose her seat]</ref><ref>[https://www.salon.com/2020/09/17/the-tide-has-turned-susan-collins-trails-rival-sara-gideon-by-12-points-in-new-quinnipiac-poll/ "The tide has turned": Susan Collins trails rival Sara Gideon by 12 points in new Quinnipiac poll]</ref> Collins was declared the winner of the general election with a majority of the votes cast.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/addybaird/maine-sen-susan-collins-has-won-reelection-defeating Sen. Susan Collins Has Won Reelection, Defeating Democrat Sara Gideon In Maine]
*[https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/11/04/maine-senate-race-susan-collins-sara-gideon/ Susan Collins Wins Maine Senate Race; Sara Gideon Concedes]
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/susan-collins-wins-reelection-senate-maine/ Senator Susan Collins wins reelection in Maine, CBS News projects]
*[https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/04/maine-senate-election-results.html Susan Collins is apparent winner in Maine Senate race against Sara Gideon]</ref> At a speech given on Election Night by the incumbent senator:
{{quotebox-float|The other side thought that they could come to Maine, and just run negative ads, dump loads and loads, millions and millions of dollars of dollars, and just buy this Senate seat. ''But is that the Maine way?'' NO! It certainly is ''not''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCZYm6ULRLA WATCH: Sen. Susan Collins speaks in Maine on election day]</ref>}}
Gideon conceded the election to Sen. Collins,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiaoUR_Xqng Watch: Maine Democrat Sara Gideon Concedes To Sen. Susan Collins | NBC News NOW]</ref> who later made an enthusiastic speech in front of supporters.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERVbhPgxwxM WATCH LIVE: Susan Collins speaks as Maine election results come in]</ref> Outraged leftists on social media displayed meltdowns, having expected Gideon to win as the polls stated.<ref>https://twitter.com/search?q=susan%20collins&src=typed_query</ref>

According to the [[New York Times]], [[Democrat]] strategies to draw voters away from Collins in rural [[Maine]] came to little avail.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/17/us/maine-susan-collins.html The Democrats Went All Out Against Susan Collins. Rural Maine Grimaced.]</ref>

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===Michigan===
[[Gary Peters]], the incumbent Democrat senator from [[Michigan]], faced re-election in a projected swing state that voted for Donald Trump in the [[2016 U.S. presidential election]].

Among the only Republicans who ran to oppose Peters included [[movement conservative]] [[John E. James]],<ref>[https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2019/06/john-james-announces-2020-campaign-for-us-senate.html John James announces 2020 campaign for U.S. Senate]</ref> a U.S. combat veteran who ran against [[Debbie Stabenow]] for Senate in the [[2018 Midterms]] and lost<ref>[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/michigan/ Michigan Election Results 2018]</ref> during a blue wave year partially due to Stabenow's strong backing by Michigan farmers that generally vote Republican.<ref>[https://www.mlive.com/news/2018/10/why_the_michigan_farm_bureau_w.html Why Debbie Stabenow has staying power with Michigan farmers]</ref>

The primaries were held on August 4, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Michigan,_2020 United States Senate election in Michigan, 2020]</ref>

A poll in late October 2020 found a statistical dead heat in the Senate race.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/10/27/exclusive-internal-memo-shows-john-james-statistical-tie-michigan-sen-gary-peters/ Exclusive: Internal Memo Shows John James in Statistical Tie with Michigan Sen. Gary Peters]</ref> [[Far-left]] representative [[Debbie Dingell]] admitted that constituents who she thought supported Biden actually supported [[Donald Trump]] for re-election, which signaled a possible Republican victory.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.westernjournal.com/democratic-congresswoman-dire-warning-biden-campaign-talking-voters/ Democratic Congresswoman Has Dire Warning for Biden Campaign After Talking to Voters]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democratic-lawmaker-says-michigan-voters-tell-her-they-plan-to-reelect-trump Democratic lawmaker says Michigan voters tell her they plan to reelect Trump]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/10/29/democrat-michigan-congresswomen-my-auto-worker-constituents-are-voting-for-trump-n2579020 Michigan Congresswoman Delivers Bad News for the Biden Campaign About Autoworkers]
*[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/dem-rep-sounds-alarm-tightening-michigan-autoworkers-thought-voting-biden-told-voting-trump-video/ Dem Rep. Sounds the Alarm: ‘It’s Tightening Here in Michigan…Autoworkers Who I Thought Were Voting For Biden Told Me They’re Voting For Trump’ (VIDEO)]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/10/29/dem-rep-dingell-autoworkers-told-me-they-are-voting-for-trump-its-tightening-here-in-michigan/ Dem Rep. Dingell: Autoworkers Told Me They Are Voting for Trump — ‘It’s Tightening Here in Michigan’]</ref>

====MI Democrat primary====
Sen. Peters won the Democrat primary uncontested with 1.177 million votes.<ref name="2020 Michigan Unofficial Primary Election Results - Secretary of State of Michigan">[https://mielections.us/election/results/2020PRI_CENR.html 2020 Michigan Unofficial Primary Election Results - Secretary of State of Michigan]</ref>

====MI Republican primary====
The Republican primary was won by James, who ran uncontested and garnered just over 1 million votes.<ref name="2020 Michigan Unofficial Primary Election Results - Secretary of State of Michigan"/>

====MI Issues====
Peters, a Democrat partisan leftist who voted to remove Trump<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/02/04/senator-gary-peters-vote-convict-president-trump/4656176002/ Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he will vote to convict Trump]</ref> and is suspected of supporting [[Medicare for All]],<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/17/gary-peters-dodges-questions-medicare-for-all/ Swing State Democrat Senator Up For Re-Election Dodges Questions On Medicare-For-All]</ref><ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/01/watch-gary-peters-backs-medicare-for-all-eliminating-private-health-insurance/ Watch–Gary Peters Backs Medicare for All, Eliminating Private Health Insurance]</ref> was at one point unknown among 36% of Michiganders, according to a poll in mid-2019.<ref>[https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/29/peters-name-recognition-senate-reelection-campaign/2704862002/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTkRGa01UUmpZbVprT0RndyIsInQiOiJcLzA0YUExUTY5OUlwK0RQTlRTdTJhbUp4T0dSUjB5Z2ExdFwvV0JRUWRxd3N4YWV6RTJnTWtJSkRpc1V6TE5kR1wvTjBGS1VwMzdxN3lxa2twSjhVbEpxN0p6ak9MYWR2RW1aRU4rYUwzM3E0K3J5ZFF5bm1ub01VZ0VLVEFsSzU1RSJ9 Poll: Peters starts re-election campaign with low name identification]</ref>

Sen. Peters praised [[China]] in March 2020 amidst the [[CCP pandemic]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/thinking-strategically-democratic-senator-praises-chinese-government-response-to-coronavirus 'Thinking strategically': Democratic senator praises Chinese response to coronavirus]
*[https://100percentfedup.com/dem-senator-gary-peters-praises-the-chinese-government-as-the-deadly-coronavirus-spreads/ Dem Senator Gary Peters Praises the Chinese Government as the Deadly Coronavirus Spreads]
*[https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/24/gary-peters-praised-chinese-government-response-to-coronavirus/ Sen. Gary Peters Praised The Chinese Government’s Response To Coronavirus]</ref> Two months later, the Better Future MI Fund [[super PAC]] released an ad calling out the senator for “double dipping” on taxpayer dollars while his home state suffers from both the [[coronavirus]] in addition to the incompetent gubernatorial tenure of [[Gretchen Whitmer]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sZvQxHyAto Peters Double Dips While Michigan Suffers]</ref>

Peters has falsely claimed that he "never" voted against pay raises for veterans despite having done exactly that.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/gary-peters-falsely-claims-he-never-voted-against-a-pay-raise-for-service-members/ Gary Peters Falsely Claims He ‘Never Voted Against a Pay Raise for Service Members’]</ref>

A [[liberal hypocrisy|liberal hypocrite]], Sen. Peters asserted tough stances on China despite taking tens of thousands of dollars in donations from companies tied to the [[CCP]].<ref>Two references:
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/07/07/sen-peters-china-n2572043 Sen. Peters Talks Tough on China While Taking Donations from Companies with Ties to Chinese Government]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/08/gary-peters-collects-over-65000-in-donations-from-employees-lobbyists-paid-by-chinese-communist-government/ Gary Peters Collects Over $65,000 in Donations from Employees, Lobbyists, Paid by Chinese Communist Government]</ref> He also opted out of enrolling in [[Obamacare]] despite strongly supporting it when the healthcare plan came with an unconstitutional individual mandate; rather, he has coverage under the now-defunct Michigan Legislative Retirement Fund that costs taxpayers millions of dollars.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/sen-gary-peters-forces-michigan-taxpayers-to-pay-for-his-cadillac-health-insurance/ Sen. Gary Peters Forces Michigan Taxpayers To Pay For His Cadillac Health Insurance]</ref>

Peters remained silent over union corruption when arrests were made.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/peters-silent-on-uaw-corruption-arrests/ Peters Silent on UAW Corruption Arrests]</ref>

James called out Peters over a blatant lack of action in combating the [[CCP]] despite holding adequate positions to do such.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/17/john-james-call-n2578198 'All Talk, No Action': John James Rips Sen. Peters on Lack of Accountability for China]</ref> He also humorously responded to a remark made by [[Joe Biden]] calling him a "disaster" by clarifying himself to be a "disaster for national Democrats' narrative".<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/john-james-responds-after-biden-calls-him-a-disaster-i-am-a-disaster-for-national-democrats-narrative John James responds after Biden calls him a 'disaster': 'I am a disaster for national Democrats’ narrative']
*[https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-michigan-gop-senate-candidate-john-james-responds-to-joe-biden-calling-him-a-disaster WATCH: Michigan GOP Senate Candidate John James Responds To Joe Biden Calling Him A ‘Disaster’]</ref>

Despite having once been a U.S. representative for a congressional district whose population is mostly black, Peters was noted for having barely, if at all reached out to the black community; some in liberal [[Detroit]] have noted the senator as out-of-touch and signaled their openness to supporting James in the Senate race.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/detroit-activists-gary-peters-hasnt-shown-up-in-black-communities/ Detroit Activists: Gary Peters ‘Hasn’t Shown Up’ in Black Communities]</ref>

James criticized Sen. Peters for standing with [[Joe Biden]], who called for shutting down the oil industry.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/23/john-james-responds-to-bidens-comments-on-oil-n2578680 'Destruction of America’s Energy Independence': John James Blasts Sen. Peters for Biden Comments on Oil]</ref>

====MI Campaign====
James met with [[President Trump]] when the latter visited a Ford assembly plant in May 2020, where he accurately called out the incumbent Sen. Peters over “ultra-partisanship”.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/05/21/john-james-trump-n2569255 John James Meets with President Trump, Hits Sen. Peters for 'Ultra Partisanship']</ref>

As reported in mid-June 2020, a poll found that only 19% of Michiganders believed that Sen. Peters deserved to be re-elected;<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/16/michigan-poll-81-either-want-someone-new-or-unsure-if-democrat-gary-peters-deserves-reelection/ Michigan Poll: 81% Either Want Someone New or Unsure if Democrat Gary Peters Deserves Reelection]
*[https://americandigest.com/election-shocker-gary-peters/ Election shocker: Only 19 percent of Michigan voters support re-election of Democrat Sen. Gary Peters]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/06/16/mi-poll-only-19-percent-of-voters-say-sen-peters-deserves-a-second-term-n2570732 MI Poll: Only 19 Percent of Voters Say Sen. Peters Deserves a Second Term]</ref> around a third preferred a different candidate, and half were unsure.

It was reported in mid-October 2020 that the McConnell-tied Senate Leadership Fund would make strong efforts to criticize Peters in the campaign for the final weeks prior to the election.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/15/gop-group-brings-the-heat-to-michigan-senate-race-n2578133 GOP Group Goes on the Offensive For John James in Michigan Senate Race]</ref>

A communications worker for the [[Democratic Party]] in Michigan has posted on [[Twitter]] a deceptive video of James taken out of context.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/19/john-james-doctored-vid-n2578330 Michigan Democrats Push Deceptively Edited Video of John James' Answer to Question on Health Care]</ref>

In late October 2020, ''[[The Detroit News]]'' announced their endorsement of James.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/22/detroit-ed-board-endorses-john-james-as-race-tightens-n2578592 Major Detroit Newspaper Endorses John James as Michigan Senate Race Tightens]</ref>

At a rally in [[Lansing]] in late October 2020, [[President Trump]] touted James as "The Legendary John James".<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/27/john-jamestrump-in-mi-n2578897 President Trump Stumps For 'The Legendary' John James in Michigan Senate Race]</ref>

The [[Democrat]] establishment has run a deceptive ad attacking James in the final days before the general election.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/31/smp-deceiving-john-james-healthcare-ad-n2579164 Schumer-Affiliated PAC Runs Deceptive Ad About John James as Democrats Panic About Michigan Senate Race]</ref>

In a closing campaign ad, James cleverly pointed out the [[Democrats]]' exploitation of black Americans.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/11/02/jj-closing-argument-n2579259 John James Exposes Democrats' Exploitation of Black Voters in Closing Campaign Argument]</ref>

====MI Results====
Similar to the [[2020 U.S. presidential election|concurrent presidential election]] in [[Michigan]], James held a strong lead over Peters on Election Night, which eroded after new "ballots" were discovered; he is currently trailing the incumbent [[left-wing]] senator by 1.7% with 99% of the expected vote reporting.<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/michigan-senate-results Michigan Senate Election Results 2020]</ref> While almost all media outlets called the race for Peters,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/04/michigan-senate-election-results-2020-433579 Gary Peters wins reelection in Michigan]
*[https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/trump-biden-election-day-2020/card/tgb5dPbJhRH7TVREr3yQ Democratic Sen. Gary Peters Wins Tight Re-Election Race in Michigan]
*[https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-11-05/michigan-democrat-gary-peters-senate-win-gives-democrats-hope Democrat Gary Peters’ Senate Win Gives Democrats Hope]</ref> it's important to note [[2020 Election fraud timeline|likely election fraud]] in the state; James' campaign refused to concede the race for several weeks,<ref>[https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/john-james-refuses-to-concede-defeat-against-senator-gary-peters John James refuses to concede defeat; Sen Gary Peters calls it pathetic]</ref> but did so on November 24, 2020.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/11/breaking-john-james-concedes-nothing-senator-gary-peters-race-lost-crooked-wayne-county-video/#comment-5165146461 BREAKING: John James Concedes To Do-Nothing Senator Gary Peters In Race That Was Lost In Crooked Wayne County [VIDEO]]</ref>

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===North Carolina===
[[Thom Tillis]], a Feinstein [[gun control]] bill-backing<ref>[https://www.secondamendmentdaily.com/2017/11/heres-list-mcconnell-9-republicans-support-feinstein-gun-control/ Here’s The List: McConnell, 9 Republicans Support Feinstein Gun Control]</ref> [[establishment]] [[RINO]] who opposed Donald Trump's firing of an impeachment "witness" out of fear of "looking bad",<ref>[https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/2/10/21128051/trump-fires-witnesses-sondland-vindman-graham-collins Trump firing of impeachment witnesses causes concern among some Republicans]</ref> ran for re-election in swing state North Carolina that was considered a pure tossup in the general election. Tillis' approval rating was reported in July 2019 to be a mere 33% statewide,<ref>[https://sandysmithnc.com/2019/07/19/poll-thom-tillis-approval-rating-lowest-in-the-u-s-senate/ POLL: THOM TILLIS APPROVAL RATING LOWEST IN THE U.S. SENATE]</ref> and polling in January 2020 found that he was trailing a potential Democrat opponent by 2%.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000016f-cac3-d4c8-ad7f-ebf73a070000 PDF File]</ref>

====NC Republican primary====
Tillis, with his [[RINO]] record, was initially facing a primary challenged by conservative, pro-Trump Sandy Smith.<ref>[https://politicselections.com/pro-trump-republican-sandy-smith-announces-senatorial-run/ Pro-Trump Republican Sandy Smith Announces Senatorial Run]</ref> However, Smith later changed course and decided to run for North Carolina's 1st congressional district instead.<ref>[https://sandysmithnc.com/ Join Sandy - Sandy Smith for Congress]</ref>

Tillis, realizing that he needed [[Donald Trump]]'s support in order to garner the [[conservative]] support to win, made an appearance at the Trump rally in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] on March 2, 2020 to support the president.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ewdfbqGxo LIVE: President Trump in Charlotte, NC]</ref>

Sen. Tillis won the Republican primary that was held on March 3, 2020 to proceed in being the Republican nominee running for re-election.<ref>Two references:
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/485810-tillis-wins-nc-senate-primary Tillis wins North Carolina Senate primary]
*[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/03/us/elections/results-north-carolina-senate-primary-election.html North Carolina U.S. Senate Primary Election Results]</ref>

====NC Democrat primary====
Establishment [[Democrat]] [[Cal Cunningham]], a former state senator, announced in June 2019 his campaign to run for the Senate seat.<ref>[https://apnews.com/7c2c41b703714676a3039203430b997b Cunningham: Voters led him to switch to US Senate campaign]</ref>

Cunningham won the Democrat primary that was held on March 3, 2020 to be the [[Democrat]] nominee for the general election in the Senate race.<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/north-carolina-senate-democratic-primary-live-results-vote-counts-2020-3 Cal Cunningham claims a victory in the North Carolina Senate Democratic primary]</ref> His party's racist [[establishment]] strongly backed him over a more qualified black Democrat lawmaker and engineer who also ran for a seat.<ref name="Democrats Spent Tens of Millions to Destroy the Hopes and Dreams of These Qualified Black Candidates"/> After winning, Cunningham later explained his commitment to diversity.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cal-cunningham-diversity/ Schumer-Backed N.C. Senate Candidate Who Crushed Black Female Challenger Awkwardly Explains Commitment to Diversity]</ref>

====NC Issues====
Tillis was criticized by [[Republican]] representative [[Matt Gaetz]] on March 20, 2020 for having a “low-energy [[establishment]] Senate response” after the former's [[Deep state]]r colleague [[Richard Burr]] “conveniently” sold a large sum of money in stock via non-public information ''right before the stock market crashed due to the coronavirus''.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gaetz-slams-thom-tillis-for-e2-80-98low-energy-e2-80-99-response-to-insider-trading-allegation-against-fellow-nc-senator/ar-BB11tFPs Gaetz Slams Thom Tillis for ‘Low-Energy’ Response to Insider Trading Allegation against Fellow N.C. Senator]</ref>

After [[Cal Cunningham]] sent out a tweet claiming that Sen. [[Thom Tillis]] “agreed” to [[Mitch McConnell]]'s wanting “states to go bankrupt”,<ref>https://twitter.com/CalforNC/status/1253779395099144193</ref> the mostly [[liberal]]-biased [[PolitiFact]] rated the statement as “Mostly False” for it being very misleading,<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/may/12/cal-cunningham/nc-democrat-misrepresents-tillis-position-aid-stat/ Cal Cunningham stated on April 24, 2020 in a tweet: "Mitch McConnell said he wanted states to go bankrupt instead of the federal government providing relief. Today, Thom Tillis agreed."]</ref> noting that Tillis never concurred with ''wanting'' states to go bankrupt, rather only arguing for a case-by-case basis and allowing for the option to do so.

Similar to several other Senate [[Democrat]] candidates, Cunningham is a [[liberal hypocrisy|liberal hypocrite]] who said regarding the PPP that "we’ve seen that money end up in some of the wrong hands," ''despite taking up to $2 million in a PPP loan for his company''.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/08/senate-democrat-candidates-criticize-ppp-loans-yet-benefit-loans/ Democrat Senate Candidates Benefited from PPP Loans While Criticizing Program]</ref>

Cunningham admitted in early October 2020 to sending inappropriate text messages to a woman other than his wife.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.wwaytv3.com/2020/10/03/cal-cunningham-admits-to-sending-sexts-to-woman-who-is-not-his-wife/ Cal Cunningham admits to sending sexts to woman who is not his wife]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/03/cunningham-sexting-n2577414 NC Sen: Cal Cunningham Admits to Sending Sexual Messages to California Strategist During Campaign]
*[https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/03/cal-cunningham-sexual-messages-strategist/3607588001/ Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham admits he sent sexual messages to woman who is not his wife]
*[https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2020/10/03/cal-cunningham-admits-to-sending-sexual-texts-to-strategist Cal Cunningham admits to sending sexual texts to strategist]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/cal-cunningham-confirms-romantic-texts-with-woman-who-isn-t-his-wife/ar-BB19FISB Cal Cunningham confirms romantic texts with woman who isn't his wife]
*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielcassady/2020/10/03/cal-cunningham-north-carolina-democratic-candidate-for-the-senate-to-stay-in-race-after-sexting-scandal/#55531c2e31b4 Cal Cunningham, North Carolina Democratic Candidate For The Senate, To Stay In Race After Sexting Scandal]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/03/democrat-senate-candidate-cal-cunningham-caught-sexting-scandal/ Nolte: Democrat Senate Candidate Cal Cunningham Caught in Sexting Scandal]</ref> After this was fully confirmed,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arlene-guzman-todd-cal-cunningham-north-carolina-election Cal Cunningham's sexting scandal amid tight NC Senate race threatens his bid: election analyst]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/06/cal-cunningham-texts-scandal-426971 Cal Cunningham under fire after more texts revealed]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/woman-confirms-cal-cunningham-engaged-in-extramarital-affair/ar-BB19Lx3Y Woman Confirms Cal Cunningham Engaged in Extramarital Affair]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/06/cunningham-more-mistresses-n2577527 NC Sen: Texts Show Cunningham's Mistress Confirms Adulterous Affair]</ref> and it was announced that he, a member of the Army Reserve, was being investigated.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.wral.com/army-reserve-investigating-cunningham-after-woman-confirms-affair-more-texts-emerge/19323479/ Army Reserve investigating Cunningham after woman confirms affair, more texts emerge]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/army-reserve-investigating-north-carolina-senate-candidate-cal-cunningham/ar-BB19Ndlg Army Reserve investigating North Carolina Senate candidate Cal Cunningham]
*[https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/10/07/army-reserve-investigating-senate-candidate-lt-col-cunningham-over-affair/ Army Reserve investigating Senate candidate Lt. Col. Cunningham over affair]
*[https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article246280130.html Army Reserve investigating Cunningham ‘matters’ after woman confirms affair, texts]</ref> Despite this, North Carolina [[Democrats]] asserted their indifference, saying that they would still support and vote for the disgraced Senate candidate.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/07/cal-cunningham-nc-senate-candidate-draws-sexting-scandal-reactions/5908158002/ ‘Complete and utter annoyance:’ NC Democratic voters react to Cunningham affair]</ref> Cunningham later responded to criticisms by partly ''blaming Tillis for his own actions''.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/07/democrat-cal-cunningham-now-blames-thom-tillis-for-his-affair-scandal/ Democrat Cal Cunningham Now Blames Thom Tillis for His Affair Scandal]</ref> The incumbent senator soon released an ad attacking his Democrat challenger titled "Hypocrisy".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/08/thom-tillis-ad-exposes-cal-cunninghams-hypocrisy-extramarital-affair/# WATCH: Thom Tillis Ad Exposes Cal Cunningham’s ‘Hypocrisy,’ Extramarital Affair]</ref> Cunningham even mocked his mistress' husband for having reported suicidal tendencies following the surfacing of the affair,<ref>Two references:
*[https://nationalfile.com/cal-cunningham-mocked-his-mistress-veteran-husbands-suicide-threats/ Cal Cunningham Mocked His Mistress’ Veteran Husband’s Suicide Threats] '''(Warning: Text messages within article contain foul language)'''
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/07/report-cal-cunningham-mockss-mistress-veteran-husbands-suicidal-thoughts/] '''(Warning: Text messages within article contain foul language)'''</ref> who in turn called for the former to drop out of the race.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/husband-cal-cunningham-mistress-north-carolina-senate-race Husband of Cal Cunningham's mistress calls on North Carolina Senate hopeful to drop out: Report]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/08/combat-veteran-husband-of-cal-cunninghams-mistress-calls-for-north-carolina-senate-hopeful-to-drop-out/ Combat Veteran Husband of Cal Cunningham’s Mistress Calls for North Carolina Senate Hopeful to Drop Out]</ref> At a press conference later, Cunningham dodged four separate questions asked about the affair.<ref>Two references:
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/09/more-sextgate-n2577790 Watch: Cunningham Ducks Multiple Questions About Potential For More Extramarital Affairs]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/09/meltdown-democrat-cal-cunningham-dodges-four-separate-times-when-asked-there-more-mistresses/ Meltdown: Democrat Cal Cunningham Dodges Four Separate Times When Asked if There Are More Mistresses]</ref> It was also reported that his mistress had donated to his campaign.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cunninghams-mistress-donated-to-campaign-around-time-of-sexual-encounter/ Cunningham’s Mistress Donated to Campaign Around Time of Sexual Encounter]</ref> In addition, it's important to note that as a state senator from 2001 to 2003, Cunningham once voted to halt wives betrayed by their husbands from suing the mistresses.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cal-cunningham-cheating-cheater/ Cheatin’ Cal Cunningham Voted to Prevent Jilted Wives From Suing Their Husbands’ Mistresses]</ref> The [[NRSC]] responded partially to the allegations by trolling Cunningham with a humorous music playlist mocking him for the scandal.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/15/untitled-n2578116 GOP Senate Arm Trolls Cal Cunningham Ahead of North Carolina's Early Voting]</ref> Tillis released an ad in mid-October 2020 featuring several Army veterans against the disgraced Senate candidate.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.cbs17.com/news/your-local-election-hq/new-tillis-tv-ad-launches-with-veterans-criticizing-cunningham-amid-reports-of-affair/ New Tillis TV ad launches with veterans criticizing Cunningham amid reports of affair]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/19/four-army-veterans-condemn-nc-senate-candidate-cal-cunningham-latest-thom-tillis-ad/ Four Army Veterans Condemn NC Senate Candidate Cal Cunningham in Latest Thom Tillis Ad]</ref> Veterans have called for Cunningham to remove a campaign advertisement touting his military service.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/27/veterans-slam-hypocrite-democrat-cal-cunningham-for-touting-military-service-while-under-investigation-by-army-reserve/ Veterans Slam ‘Hypocrite’ Democrat Cal Cunningham for Touting Military Service While Under Investigation]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/27/vets-call-on-cunningham-to-pull-ads-n2578851 Vets Call on 'Ultimate Hypocrite' Cunningham to Pull Ad Touting Military Service After Adulterous Sex Scandal]</ref> The Senate candidate was reportedly kicked out of his home and living with his sister.<ref>Two references:
*[https://nationalfile.com/exclusive-photos-democrat-candidate-cal-cunningham-kicked-out-of-family-home/ EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Democrat Candidate Cal Cunningham Kicked Out of Family Home]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/26/reports-scandal-plagued-dem-senate-candidate-cal-cunningham-kicked-out-of-family-home/ Reports: Scandal-Plagued Dem Senate Candidate Cal Cunningham Kicked Out of Family Home]</ref>

It was reported on October 5, 2020 that Cunningham faced allegations of a second affair by a former staffer,<ref>Two references:
*[https://nationalfile.com/former-cal-cunningham-staffer-accuses-him-of-having-a-second-affair/ Former Cal Cunningham Staffer Accuses Him of Having A SECOND AFFAIR]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/05/more-cunningham-mistresses-n2577476 NC Sen: Cunningham Cancels Town Hall After Second Affair Allegation Surfaces]</ref> which the Senate candidate did not deny.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/29/north-carolina-democrat-cal-cunningham-does-not-deny-second-affair/ North Carolina Democrat Cal Cunningham Does Not Deny Second Affair]</ref>

At the [[ACB hearings]], Tillis strongly called out vile attacks against Barrett by racist, sexist liberals.<ref>[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/10/13/sen-tillis-calls-out-the-lefts-vile-online-attacks-on-amy-coney-barrett-n2578013 Sen. Tillis Calls Out the Left’s Vile Online Attacks on Amy Coney Barrett]</ref>

Cunningham, who campaigned on appeasing [[environmentalists]], had a family business who was considered to be in the list of top polluters in the state of [[North Carolina]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cal-cunninghams-family-business-was-a-top-polluter-in-north-carolina/ Cal Cunningham’s Family Business Was a Top Polluter in North Carolina]</ref>

====NC Campaign====
The [[Democrat]] establishment released an ad in late July 2020 running a misleading attack against Tillis over hand-washing regulations; even [[liberal]] [[PolitiFact]] rated it "False".<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/jul/25/majority-forward/tillis-never-said-restaurant-workers-shouldnt-have/ Tillis never said restaurant workers shouldn't have to wash their hands ]</ref>

====NC Debate(s)====
A general election debate for the Senate race between Tillis and Cunningham was held on September 14, 2020, moderated by a news anchor from WRAL ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2cgcfqBHTY full video here]). In it, Tillis criticized Cunningham on inconsistencies over issues such as the Paycheck Protection Program, while the latter struck back at the incumbent [[moderate Republican]] senator over alleged false/misleading statements as well as for being a shill for [[Big Pharma]], notably efforts against lowering drug costs. Tillis followed the cue initiated by [[Trump's inept advisers]] when he accused Cunningham of promoting "anti-vaccine" rhetoric after the latter expressed a degree of skepticism over a potential [[coronavirus vaccine]]. This narrative was also repeated by a spokesperson for a GOP establishment [[super PAC]] tied to [[Mitch McConnell]].<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/516420-dem-senate-candidate-hesitant-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-if-approved-this-year Democratic Senate candidate 'hesitant' to get COVID-19 vaccine if approved this year]</ref> Tillis had also accurately noted that the former state senator voted in favor of tax hikes,<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/aug/13/national-republican-senatorial-committee/attack-ad-right-about-cunninghams-2001-budget-vote/ Attack ad right about Cunningham's 2001 budget vote]
*[https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/2-wants-to-know/cal-cunningham-raise-taxes-thom-tillis-claim-north-carolina-senate-race/83-93950f80-95d8-461d-b9a8-29ed4796f6cb FACT CHECK: Cunningham did raise taxes ... 19 years ago. Here's why]</ref> though such were partially associated with budget complications following [[9/11]].

====NC Results====
As votes were gradually counted on Election Night, Tillis maintained a narrow lead over Cunningham, and currently leads by 1.74% of the votes cast with 97% of the expected vote reporting.<ref name="GOP Sen. Thom Tillis wins reelection against Democrat Cal Cunningham in a competitive US Senate race in North Carolina"/><ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/north-carolina-senate-results https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-elections/north-carolina-senate-results]</ref> However, the [[media bias|biased]] [[lamestream media]] that called other races for Democrats early on when few votes were counted initially refused to declare Tillis the winner.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2020/11/03/nc-vote-count-nears-end-sen-thom-tillis-ahead-cal-cunningham/6074002002/ NC election results: Tillis declares victory in Senate race, but margin is close]
*[https://news.yahoo.com/thom-tillis-declares-victory-north-181712497.html https://news.yahoo.com/thom-tillis-declares-victory-north-181712497.html]
*[https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-senate-race-cal-cunningham-thom-tillis/275-833c7646-8934-4afb-b12f-b088a3b6cc04 Thom Tillis claims victory, Cal Cunningham waiting on all votes to be counted]</ref> Despite that, Cunningham ultimately conceded the race on November 10, 2020,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://nypost.com/2020/11/10/republican-thom-tillis-wins-re-election-in-north-carolina/ Thom Tillis wins re-election in North Carolina leaving Senate at 49-48 for GOP]
*[https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-2020-election-results/2020/11/10/932306816/gop-sen-thom-tillis-wins-reelection-in-north-carolina-after-democrat-concedes GOP Sen. Thom Tillis Wins Reelection In North Carolina After Democrat Concedes]
*[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/cunningham-concedes-to-u-s-sen-tillis-in-north-carolina Democrat Cal Cunningham concedes to U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina]phili
*[https://www.fox29.com/news/us-senate-race-thom-tillis-to-keep-nc-seat-after-challenger-cal-cunningham-concedes US Senate race: Thom Tillis poised to keep NC seat after challenger Cal Cunningham concedes]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/525354-cunningham-concedes-in-north-carolina-senate-race Cunningham concedes in North Carolina Senate race]</ref> thus making the incumbent senator victorious in the election.

Cunningham's defeat was mocked by the [[Washington Free Beacon]] as having been a failure to continue in the footsteps of Democrat philanderers such as [[Bill Clinton]], [[Ted Kennedy]], and [[John Edwards]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/cunningham-sex-creep-fail/ Cunningham Fails to Continue Proud Tradition of Successful Dem Philanderers]</ref>

==Projected seat flips==
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===Alabama===
[[Doug Jones]], the left-wing [[Democrat]] senator from [[Alabama]], ran for re-election to a full term in 2020.<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/21/doug-jones-faces-uphill-battle-for-reelection-in-a/ Doug Jones faces uphill battle for reelection in Alabama]</ref> His net approval rating prior his vote to remove<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/05/doug-jones-impeachment-trump/ Doug Jones Will Vote To Remove Trump From Office]</ref> [[Donald Trump]] was 2%, which had fell by 20% since he took office.<ref>[https://www.gop.com/doug-jones-abysmal-approval-in-alabama/ Doug Jones' Abysmal Approval in Alabama]</ref> Voting to remove a president that won his home state of Alabama in 2016 by 28% of the vote,<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/president/alabama/ 2016 Alabama Presidential Election Results]</ref> Jones is expected to lose the general election in November.<ref name="Fake News predictions"/>

As reported by [[Politico]] on May 3, 2020, the Democrat [[establishment]] had not yet then allocated a significant amount of money to bolster Sen. Jones' 2020 re-election campaign.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/03/senate-democrats-alabama-doug-jones-229073 Democrats leave Doug Jones hanging as Senate map takes shape]</ref>

[[File:Jeff Sessions official portrait.jpg|thumb|left|165px|Sessions lost the primary runoff following anger from many Republicans.]]
====AL Republican primary====
Among the Republicans who ran for the Senate seat included former [[Attorney General]] [[Jeff Sessions]],<ref>[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/jeff-sessions-announces-senate-run-n1078561 Jeff Sessions announces Senate run]</ref> representative [[Bradley Byrne]],<ref>[https://www.al.com/election/2019/02/bradley-byrne-announces-run-for-senate-in-2020-vowing-to-fight-for-alabama.html Bradley Byrne announces run for Senate in 2020, vowing to ‘fight for Alabama’]</ref> former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice [[Roy Moore]],<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/roy-moore-will-announce-2020-senate-run-source-1444887 Roy Moore is Running For Senate in 2020, But Republicans Say Embattled Judge Is Starting the Race 'Underwater']</ref> state representative [[Arnold Mooney]], and football coach [[Tommy Tuberville]].<ref>[https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/tommy-tuberville-will-run-for-u-s-senate-in-alabama-with-sean-spicer-on-his-campaign-team/ Tommy Tuberville will run for U.S. Senate in Alabama with Sean Spicer on his campaign team]</ref> Byrne and Tuberville have criticized Sessions for his weak leadership as the Attorney General under Donald Trump, with an ad by Byrnes stating: "And Hillary still ain't in jail."<ref>Two sources:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/17/bradley-byrne-tommy-tuberville-jab-at-jeff-session/ Bradley Byrne, Tommy Tuberville attack Jeff Sessions as man who let Trump down, got fired]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/483258-alabama-senate-contender-hits-sessions-in-new-ad-hillary-still-aint-in-jail Alabama Senate contender hits Sessions in new ad: 'Hillary still ain't in jail']</ref>

In the initial primary that was held on March 3, 2020, no candidate won a majority of the votes casted, with Tuberville garnering a plurality of 33.4% of the vote, Sessions at 31.6%, and Rep. Byrne and 25%;<ref>[https://data.montgomeryadvertiser.com/election-results/race/al-us-senate--gop-2020-03-03-primary/20200303AL2073/ Alabama U.S. Senate Primary Race (GOP) - 2020]</ref> the latter only managed to garner a majority of the votes in the counties included in his district. Since no candidate got 50% of the vote, a runoff between Tuberville and Sessions followed; while the latter election was initially set for March 31, it was postponed by Gov. [[Kay Ivey]] to July 14 due to the [[CCP pandemic]].<ref>Two references:
*[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Alabama,_2020_(March_3_Republican_primary) United States Senate election in Alabama, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/18/alabama-senate-runoff-postponed-coronavirus-135557 Alabama Senate runoff postponed until July]</ref>

Trump, who had loathed Sessions following the latter's inept handling of the [[Russian collusion hoax]], endorsed Tuberville over Sessions amidst the then-upcoming runoff.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/10/trump-endorses-sessions-opponent-in-alabama-senate-primary-125316 Trump endorses Sessions' opponent in Alabama Senate primary]
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-endorses-tommy-tuberville-in-alabama-in-a-blow-to-jeff-sessions/
Trump endorses Tommy Tuberville in Alabama, in a blow to Jeff Sessions]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/03/10/trump-endorses-tommy-tuberville-over-sessions-alabama-senate-race/5017743002/ Trump endorses Jeff Sessions' opponent, Tommy Tuberville, in Alabama Senate runoff]
*[https://www.nationalreview.com/news/president-trump-endorses-tommy-tuberville-over-jeff-sessions-in-alabama-senate-runoff/ Trump Endorses Tommy Tuberville over Jeff Sessions in Alabama Senate Runoff]
*[https://www.al.com/politics/2020/03/trump-endorses-tommy-tuberville-over-jeff-sessions-in-alabama-senate-race.html Trump endorses Tommy Tuberville over Jeff Sessions in Alabama Senate race]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/486949-trump-endorses-tuberville-over-sessions-in-alabama-senate-runoff Trump endorses Tuberville over Sessions in Alabama Senate runoff]
*[https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/politics/trump-endorses-tommy-tuberville-over-jeff-sessions-alabama-us-senate/index.html Trump endorses Tuberville over Jeff Sessions ahead of Alabama runoff]</ref> Following anger toward the former attorney general in his tenure, Tuberville won the primary runoff by just over 20% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/14/us/elections/results-alabama-election-runoff-primary.html Live: Alabama State Primary Runoff Election Results 2020]</ref>

====AL Democrat primary====
Sen. Jones, running opposed, won the Democrat primary that was held on March 3, 2020.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Alabama,_2020_(March_3_Democratic_primary) United States Senate election in Alabama, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)]</ref>

====AL Issues====
As reported in mid-February 2020, Tuberville had previously blamed Donald Trump in late 2019 over illegal immigration problems and had said that he was "p*ssed off at Trump" over a supposed failure to sufficiently help veterans.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/17/tommy-tuberville-in-unearthed-remarks-were-paying-for-illegals-to-come-over-here-thats-donald-trumps-fault/ Tommy Tuberville in Unearthed Remarks: ‘We’re Paying for Illegals to Come Over Here … That’s Donald Trump’s Fault’]
*[https://www.al.com/politics/2020/02/tommy-tuberville-discusses-pissed-off-at-donald-trump-comment.html Tommy Tuberville discusses ‘pissed off at Donald Trump’ comment]</ref>

Despite representing a very [[conservative]] state, Sen. Jones voted in late February 2020 against banning late-term abortions.<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/27666/71280/176464/pain-capable-unborn-child-protection-act#71280 S 3275 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - National Key Vote]</ref>

Although [[anti-Trump]], Jones praised a travel ban policy enacted by the president in mid-March 2020, noting it to be a "good step".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/12/tammy-duckworth-doug-jones-praise-trumps-e-u-travel-ban-its-a-wise-move/# Tammy Duckworth, Doug Jones Praise Trump’s E.U. Travel Ban: ‘It’s a Wise Move’]</ref>

In April 2020, Jones claimed that a push by Sen. [[Mitch McConnell]] for an additional $250 billion in funding for small businesses was a "political stunt".<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/04/09/dem-sen-jones-slams-mcconnell-for-pushing-for-additional-250-billion-in-small-business-funding-a-political-stunt/ Jones Slams McConnell for Pushing for Additional $250 Billion in Small Business Funding — ‘A Political Stunt’]</ref>

[[PolitiFact]], sometimes referred to as [[PolitiFake]] for their [[liberal bias]], has falsely<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/27/fact-check-alabama-democrat-sen-doug-jones-supports-abortion-up-until-birth/ Fact Check: Alabama Democrat Sen. Doug Jones Supports Abortion Up Until Birth]</ref> claimed that Sen. Jones doesn't support [[abortion]] up to the point of birth<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/oct/14/tommy-tuberville/tommy-tuberville-wrong-twice-attack-alabama-sen-do/ Tommy Tuberville wrong twice in attack on Alabama Sen. Doug Jones on abortion]</ref> when he has voted against the [[Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act]].<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/bill/27666/71280/176464/pain-capable-unborn-child-protection-act#71280 S 3275 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - National Key Vote]</ref>

====AL Results====
As expected, Jones lost the general election to Tuberville by a landslide in the deep red state,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/3/doug-jones-loses-tommy-tuberville-alabama-senate-r/ Democratic Sen. Doug Jones loses in Alabama]
*[https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/11/03/republicans-take-back-alabama-senate-seat-tommy-tuberville-defeats-doug-jones/ Republicans Take Back Alabama Senate Seat as Tommy Tuberville Defeats Doug Jones]
*[https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/03/alabama-senate-election-results.html Tommy Tuberville projected to win Alabama Senate race over incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, a pickup for Republicans]
*[https://triblive.com/news/gops-tommy-tuberville-defeats-u-s-sen-doug-jones-flips-alabama-seat/ GOP’s Tommy Tuberville defeats U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, flips Alabama seat]</ref> and quickly conceded the race.<ref>[https://www.c-span.org/video/?477634-1/senator-doug-jones-concession-speech Senator Doug Jones Concession Speech]</ref>

==[[Liberal media]]/Democrat collusion==
:''See also: [[Fake news in the 2020 presidential election]]
[[File:MSM.jpg|thumb|left|490px|The [[liberal media]] has colluded with Democrats in attempting to unfairly influence the 2020 Senate elections.]]
On July 8, 2019, an article by the "[[progressive]]" site "The American Independent" was published criticizing [[Republican]] senator [[Thom Tillis]] for praising [[Donald Trump]] after the latter's "racist rally in North Carolina".<ref>[https://americanindependent.com/thom-tillis-trump-racist-rally-north-carolina/ GOP senator wastes no time praising Trump after racist rally in North Carolina]</ref> The article claimed that Trump was being a "racist" for rebuking the anti-Semitic [[Ilhan Omar]], despite the obvious [[irony]] that the writer of the article was the one who was obsessed over race.

On January 24, 2020, a biased article by the left-wing "Indy Week" was published to attack Tillis over liberal trolls smearing the senator on his Twitter account.<ref>[https://indyweek.com/news/northcarolina/thom-tillis-ratioed-twitter/ Thom Tillis Can’t Stop Getting Owned on Twitter] '''(Warning: Article contains foul language)'''</ref>

An Arizona Central "opinion" article was written on January 27, 2020 as a [[strawman]] attack against [[Martha McSally]] for correctly calling out [[CNN]] reporter Manu Raju a "liberal hack".<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2020/01/27/martha-mcsally-liberal-hack-criticized-because-woman-oh-please/4588988002/ Sen. Martha McSally hints 'liberal hack' blow back is because she's a woman? Oh, please...]</ref> Having an extremely skewed headline, the article was filled with [[conspiracy theory]] assumptions and was an example of the [[lamestream media]]'s imposing of a [[Morton's fork]] standard on conservative public officeholders for anything they say. In addition, the article did not mention Raju's long, biased record of being what McSally called a "liberal hack".[https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/862333694899621889] [https://thefederalist.com/2018/03/06/media-fight-for-democrats-in-washington-leak-wars/]

A hysteric [[CNN]] liberal ran an op-ed "opinion" article on January 28, 2020 targeting [[Joni Ernst]], claiming that she "gave away" the Republican's "disgraceful game [against Joe Biden]".<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/28/opinions/joni-ernst-gop-game-biden-filipovic/index.html Joni Ernst and the GOP's disgraceful game]</ref> As typical with [[liberal media bias]], the author assumed mind-reading powers to "conclude" the supposed "true intentions" of [[Donald Trump]]'s "quid pro quo". The article did not mention Biden's self-admitted [[quid pro joe]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_xXx0yUvSw see this video (warning: foul language)]), instead making a [[conspiracy theory]] rant about Trump's "corruption" and having to bring up irrelevant topics to attempt justifying its talking points.

An article by "The American Independent" on February 3, 2020 attacked [[Martha McSally]] for supposedly doing little to lower drug prices, despite the fact that during the time the article was published, the Senate was dealing with the [[Trump impeachment]].<ref>[https://americanindependent.com/martha-mcsally-prescription-drug-prices-legislation-costs-gop-senate-arizona/ GOP senator hits Congress for high drug prices but offers no solutions]</ref> In addition, this was before McSally made and kept a promise to introduce a bill that would potentially lower drug prices.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mcsally-unveils-bill-to-lower-drug-prices-amid-tough-campaign/ar-BB10fRqU McSally unveils bill to lower drug prices amid tough campaign]</ref>

The mainstream media have tried to influence the upcoming Senate elections via heavy coverage of the Senate Republicans, such as focusing on the GOP blockade of Democrat partisan "election security" bills.<ref>Multiple sources:
*[https://www.salon.com/2020/02/13/senate-gop-blocks-election-security-bills-as-intel-report-warns-of-russian-meddling-in-2020/ Senate GOP blocks election security bills as intel report warns of Russian meddling in 2020]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/house/482569-senate-gop-blocks-three-election-security-bills Senate GOP blocks three election security bills]
*[https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/blackburn-blocks-vote-on-trio-of-election-security-bills-in-senate/ Blackburn blocks vote on trio of election security bills in Senate]
*[https://www.ajc.com/news/senate-republicans-just-blocked-bills-boost-election-security/m5mnmrjgqpeCgNoKeALgqN/ Senate Republicans just blocked 3 bills to boost election security]</ref>

As concurrent with [[liberal media bias]], an article by the Navy Times ran a skewed headline saying "Sen. McSally ad blasts Navy vet running against her"<ref>[https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2020/02/12/sen-mcsally-ad-blasts-navy-vet-running-against-her/ Sen. McSally ad blasts Navy vet running against her]</ref> despite McSally also having served in the U.S. military.

An article by The New Indian Express ran a headline skewed in favor of [[Sara Gideon]], saying she is an "Indian-origin politician".<ref>[https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2020/feb/13/indian-origin-politician-sara-gideon-raises-over-usd-7-million-for-us-senate-race-2102880.html Indian-origin politician Sara Gideon raises over USD 7 million for US Senate race]</ref> Although her father was an immigrant from [[India]],<ref>[https://heavy.com/news/2018/10/sara-gideon/ Sara Gideon: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know]</ref> Gideon's mother is from [[Armenia]] and she was born in [[Rhode Island]], thus making the "Indian-origin" claim somewhat misleading.

[[File:Newsweek logo.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Editors in the [[progressive]] site [[Newsweek]] have worked overtime in collusion with the Democrat establishment to unfairly influence the 2020 elections.]]
After [[Senate Majority Leader]] [[Mitch McConnell]] announced on February 14, 2020 that 395 partisan Democrat bills passed by House will not pass through the Senate, an article by the [[Mitch Derangement Syndrome]]-consumed [[Newsweek]] called the senator the 'Grim Reaper'.<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/mitch-mcconnell-grim-reaper-395-house-bills-senate-wont-pass-1487401 'Grim Reaper' Mitch McConnell Admits There Are 395 House Bills Sitting in the Senate: 'We're Not Going to Pass Those']</ref>

The left-wing, hysteric [[Salon]] ran a biased article against [[Joni Ernst]] for her fiscally conservative viewpoints regarding [[Medicare]] and [[Medicaid]], saying she's willing to "push our families into poverty with a smile."<ref>[https://www.salon.com/2020/02/15/audio-shows-gop-sen-joni-ernst-telling-donors-she-wants-changes-to-medicare-medicaid/ Audio shows GOP Sen. Joni Ernst telling donors she wants "changes" to Medicare, Medicaid]</ref> In actuality, Ernst merely addressed the focus on controlling non-discretionary spending and emphasized on "honoring the commitments".<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/user-87991124/joni-ernst-on-debt-social-security-medicare/s-0zyge Joni Ernst On Debt, Social Security & Medicare]</ref>

An article by MSN on February 19, 2020 ran a headline claiming that [[Mark Kelly]] was ahead of [[Martha McSally]] by 6.7 points for the upcoming Senate special election in Arizona, citing a poll by the High Grounds Public Affairs Consultants.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mark-kelly-is-up-67-points-over-sen-martha-mcsally-in-new-poll-despite-trumps-support/ar-BB10aECH Mark Kelly is up 6.7 points over Sen. Martha McSally in new poll despite Trump's support]</ref> The poll was an outlier compared to three other polls that were conducted between late 2019 and January 2020,<ref>Multiple sources:
*[https://emersonpolling.reportablenews.com/pr/arizona-2020-toss-ups-in-presidential-and-senate-races Arizona 2020: Toss-Ups in Presidential and Senate Races]
*[https://www.dropbox.com/s/4mbv7c2auwqck54/Senate_Report.pdf?dl=0 Senate_Report.pdf]
*[https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ArizonaJanuary2020.pdf ArizonaJanuary2020.pdf]</ref> as it had a margin of error at ±4.9% and a sample size of only n=400,<ref>[https://www.azhighground.com/blog/post/breaking--mcsally-trailing-as-trump-comes-to-town Breaking: McSally Trailing as Trump Comes to Town]</ref> and thus could be unreliable and inaccurate.

On February 20, 2020, an article by the Detroit Free Press was published citing a Quinnipiac poll which "concluded" that [[Gary Peters]] was leading [[John James]] by 6 percentage points.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/02/20/poll-shows-gary-peters-leading-john-james/4820919002/ Gary Peters leading John James in new poll of Michigan Senate race]</ref> Although the sample size was at n=845 and the margin of error was at a moderate ±3.4%, the partisan breakdown of the polling sample stated that only 28% of the respondents were Republicans, compared to 31% that were Democrats and 35% that were Independents.

[[File:800px-NewYorkTimes.svg.png|thumb|left|750px|<big>The [[New York Times]] is known for its consistent and persistent [[liberal bias]].</big>]]
Articles by the AFP, [[The New York Times]], and Vanity Fair on February 20–21, 2020 repeated the [[Trump-Russia conspiracy theory]] talking points made by "lawmakers" who concurred with potential Deep state allies that have claimed that Russia was supposedly "meddling in our elections" in 2020.<ref>Multiple sources:
*[https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/02/20/us/politics/20reuters-usa-trump-russia.html U.S. Intelligence Told Lawmakers of Russian Bid to Boost Trump Re-election: Source]
*[https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/02/russia-trying-to-reelect-trump-2020-intelligence-briefing Trump Didn’t Want Democrats to Find Out Russia Is Trying to Get Him Reelected]
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-meddling-in-us-election-to-boost-trump-lawmakers-told/ar-BB10dn0x Russia meddling in US election to boost Trump, lawmakers told]</ref>

After the [[RNC]] transferred over half a million dollars to the Arizona State Republican Party, an article by the "progressive" Raw Story was published on February 24, 2020 running a biased headline against conservatives and Republicans, assuming without providing any reliable justification that [[Republicans]] are supposedly desperate with "panic" over the 2020 elections because GOP re-election efforts are somehow "in peril".<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/gop-flooding-this-red-state-with-cash-over-panic-may-flip-on-trump-report/ GOP flooding this red state with cash over panic it may flip on Trump: report]</ref> It is also important to note that much of the polling that concludes in favor of Democrats have relatively low sample sizes of only around several hundred people in addition to moderate to high margins of error, making most of them unreliable.

On February 27, 2020, a gun control group spent $43,000 on ads to attack [[Martha McSally]] over her gun policy, saying in the ads that they will "hold Senator Martha McSally accountable" over her refusal to forward the House-passed H.R. 8,<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gun-control-groups-target-mcsally-with-dollar43k-ad-buy/ar-BB10rp8w Gun-Control Groups Target McSally With $43K Ad Buy]</ref> a bill that was reported by [[Steve Scalise]] to contain an unjust double standard regarding punishments.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NRA/status/1100770175480156160 NRA on Twitter:]</ref>

[[File:PolitiFact logo.svg.png|thumb|right|500px|[[PolitiFact]], known for their [[left-wing]] skew in their “ratings”, has worked overtime in the upcoming 2020 elections in unfairly siding against [[Republicans]].]]
On March 2, 2020, a biased "fact check" by [[PolitiFact]] was focused on an ad by [[Thom Tillis]]' Democrat opponent [[Cal Cunningham]], who claimed that the Republican senator has voted to take away coverage for patients with pre-existing conditions.<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/mar/02/cal-cunningham/cunningham-says-tills-voted-take-away-coverage-pre/ Cunningham stated on February 5, 2020 in a campaign ad:]</ref> While correctly stating that Tillis' vote to repeal [[ObamaCare]] would, if succeeded, lead to inadequate protection for patients with pre-existing conditions, PolitiFact still concurred with the ad's highly misleading and deceptive portrayal of Tillis, giving a rating of "Mostly True".

The liberal progressive site Raw Story published an article on March 2, 2020 highlighting how Sen. [[Martha McSally]] is supposedly being "annihilated" in voter reviews,<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/03/senator-martha-mcsally-annihilated-by-her-voters-in-reviews-for-her-senate-offices/ Senator Martha McSally annihilated by her voters in reviews for her Senate offices]</ref> despite a major problem with the narrative. According to the link that the page provided ([https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS816US818&sxsrf=ALeKk01nOW6QN_tkG6Bh7f_SWZSINmF6ZQ%3A1583164062215&ei=nipdXprgDPylytMP6IWVgA8&q=Mcsally%2C+407+W.+Congress+St.+Suite+103+Tucson%2C+AZ+85701&oq=Mcsally%2C+407+W.+Congress+St.+Suite+103+Tucson%2C+AZ+85701&gs_l=psy-ab.3...3914.9404..9634...0.2..1.206.826.10j0j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71.Zi-VrBjY44Y&ved=0ahUKEwiap7LckfznAhX8knIEHehCBfAQ4dUDCAs&uact=5#lrd=0x86d67103e84819b5:0x9af65c6346b66d82,1 here]), there have been only 48 reviews as of March 4, 2020, thus making the article's conclusion extremely reliable on a statistical standpoint given the minuscule sample size.

[[File:281px-The Hill (2020-01-15).svg.png|thumb|left|300px|Despite supposedly being less biased than most [[mainstream news]] sources, [[The Hill]] has repeatedly cited unreliable polling that “concludes” in [[Republican]] candidates trailing [[Democrat]] opponents.]]
Two establishment media sources published articles on March 5, 2020 supporting the narrative that McSally is trailing [[Mark Kelly]] in the upcoming 2020 Senate election in [[Arizona]],<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-susan-collins-martha-mcsally-are-serious-danger-losing-their-senate-seats-1490730 Republicans Susan Collins And Martha McSally Are In Serious Danger Of Losing Their Senate Seats To Democratic Challengers]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/486186-poll-democrat-kelly-leads-gop-incumbent-mcsally-by-5-points-in-arizona-senate Poll: Kelly leads GOP incumbent McSally by five points in Arizona Senate race]</ref> citing a poll by the Public Policy Polling. However, the poll may potentially be very inaccurate, as it had a high margin of error at ±3.8%.<ref>[https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/polls/democrats-lead-by-at-least-4-in-4-gop-held-senate-seats/ Democrats lead by at least 4 in 4 GOP held Senate seats]</ref>

Several establishment media outlets published articles around March 7, 2020 citing a poll that "concluded" that Sen. Ernst's approval rating has fell by 10%.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/03/republican-joni-ernst-poll-numbers-plunge-after-voting-against-trumps-impeachment/ Republican Joni Ernst poll numbers plunge after voting against Trump’s impeachment]
*[https://www.thehawkeye.com/news/20200307/iowa-poll-joni-ernsts-approval-rating-slips-as-she-mounts-reelection-campaign Iowa Poll: Joni Ernst’s approval rating slips as she mounts reelection campaign]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/486515-joni-ernsts-approval-rating-dips-10-points-poll Joni Ernst's approval rating drops 10 points: poll]</ref> However, from a statistical standpoint, the conclusions may be inaccurate because of the fact that of the 800 people surveyed, only 667 (83% of 800) were ''likely voters'' (not proven voters), in addition to the fact that the margin of error for the ''likely voters'' is at ±3.8%.<ref>[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2020/03/07/joni-ernst-job-approval-below-50-but-plurality-of-likely-voters-say-they-would-definitely-re-elect-h/4977479002/ Iowa Poll: Joni Ernst's approval rating slips as she mounts reelection campaign]</ref>

Two media outlets, [[Newsweek]] and [[The Hill]], both published articles on March 11, 2020 citing a poll that "concluded" that Sen. McSally was trailing [[Mark Kelly]] by 7 percentage points.<ref>Two references:
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/486968-kelly-leads-mcsally-by-7-points-in-arizona-senate-poll Kelly leads McSally by 7 points in Arizona Senate poll]
*[https://www.newsweek.com/former-astronaut-mark-kelly-increases-lead-over-republican-martha-mcsally-finish-john-mccains-1491716 Former Astronaut Mark Kelly Increases Lead Over Republican Martha McSally to Finish John McCain's Senate Term, New Poll Shows]</ref> As similar with most articles on election prediction "polling", several blatant problems are present. The Newsweek article didn't mention certain statistical details of the poll (see: [[liberal media bias]]) and didn't even provide a link to the actual polling report, while The Hill falsely concluded that the "poll surveyed 600 likely Arizona voters" while the actual description of the poll on OH Predictive Insights clearly stated that the sample size was "600 ''completed'' surveys",<ref>[https://ohpredictive.com/press-releases/ Category: Press Releases]</ref> not necessarily a total of 600 people asked. In addition, it is important to note that a sample size of on n=600 isn't a large enough sample size to be entirely conclusive, in addition to the high margin of error at ±4.0% and the fact that the surveyed sample were only ''likely voters'', not determined registered voters.<ref>[https://www.dropbox.com/s/vccjq6d7uphr1ne/AZPOP%20Senate%20Race%20Poll%20Report_.pdf?dl=0 AZPOP Senate Race Poll Report_.pdf]</ref>

An "opinion" article from AZ Central was written on April 7, 2020 attacking Sen. McSally for supposedly being a shill for [[President Trump]]'s supposed “slow reaction” to the [[coronavirus]] outbreak.<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2020/04/07/arizona-sen-martha-mcsally-has-quarantined-herself-trumps-pocket/2967280001/ Sen. Martha McSally has quarantined herself in Trump's pocket]</ref> Largely misleading with its [[anti-Trump]] bias, the op-ed focuses on the severity of the [[coronavirus]] as something preventable had only [[President Trump]] took better action, vastly downplaying the massive scale of the [[CCP coverup]] in addition to [[WHO]] corruption.

According to the [[far-left]] Raw Story on April 10, 2020, Sen. McSally's push for an additional 100 ventilators to [[Arizona]] amidst the [[CCP virus in the United States]] was "patronage" because the effort to save lives was somehow only a ploy for political purposes.<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/04/gop-senator-ridiculed-for-groveling-to-trump-on-twitter-for-receiving-ventilators-patronage-is-disgusting/ GOP senator ridiculed for groveling to Trump on Twitter for receiving ventilators: ‘Patronage is disgusting’]</ref>

''[[The Hill]]'' published an article on April 15, 2020 citing a poll conducted by the OH Predictive Insights which had concluded in [[Mark Kelly]] leading incumbent senator [[Martha McSally]] by nine points in the upcoming [[Arizona]] Senate race.<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/492830-kelly-expands-lead-over-mcsally-in-arizona Kelly expands lead over McSally in Arizona]</ref> The article did not provide a link to the actual poll, and as the official PDF for the polling methodology/results showed, the sample size was at a moderately low n=600 and the margin of error at a high ±4.0%.<ref>[https://www.dropbox.com/s/363wfkrzsxs6e8t/Arizona%20Public%20Opinion%20Pulse%20-%20Senate.pdf?dl=0 Arizona Public Opinion Pulse - Senate.pdf]</ref>

An article by Raw Story was published on May 5, 2020 attacking [[Susan Collins]] and [[Mitch McConnell]] over the latter helping the former's re-election campaign via an alleged dark money group.<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/05/mitch-mcconnell-is-pouring-dark-money-into-maine-to-save-susan-collins-from-electoral-doom/ Mitch McConnell is pouring dark money into Maine to save Susan Collins from electoral doom]</ref> This is despite the website having previously blatantly ignoring<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/03/right-wing-news-site-gave-50000-to-super-pac-backing-susan-collins-while-attacking-her-opponents-big-money/ Right-wing news site gave $50,000 to super PAC backing Susan Collins — while attacking her opponent’s ‘big money’]</ref> Collins' opponent [[Sara Gideon]] having a campaign also bolstered by dark money groups.<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/politics/maine-dark-money-group-behind-false-ad-tied-to-sara-gideon/ Maine Dark Money Group Behind False Ad Tied to Sara Gideon]</ref>

In a letter to the editor on Kennebec Journal as published on May 14, 2020, a commentator absurdly implied [[Susan Collins]] to be a shill for [[Donald Trump]] while asserting [[Sara Gideon]] to be “non-partisan”.<ref>[https://www.centralmaine.com/2020/05/14/attacks-on-gideon-show-shes-a-threat/ Attacks on Gideon show she’s a threat]</ref> This is despite Sen. Collins being ranked the most bi-partsian senator in the [[116th United States Congress]]<ref>[https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-ranked-most-bipartisan-senator-116th-congress Senator Collins Ranked as Most Bipartisan Senator of 116th Congress]</ref> compared to Gideon's [[far-left]] voting record in the [[Maine]] House of Representatives.<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/137334/sara-gideon Sara Gideon's Voting Records]</ref>

The Arizona Republic ran an "opinion" article on May 18, 2020 attacking Sen. [[Martha McSally]] for having strongly criticized [[China]] over the [[coronavirus pandemic]], insisting that the blame ought to lie on [[Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2020/05/18/martha-mcsallys-hail-mary-play-blame-china/5205211002/ Sen. Martha McSally’s 'Hail Mary' play – blame China]</ref> The op-ed also made an unnecessarily strong focus on Trump's tweets, in addition to having spelling/grammar errors when initially published.

An article was published by Raw Story on May 21, 2020 claiming that [[Mark Kelly]] is a “[[conservative Democrat]]”.<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/05/trump-pulled-mcconnell-aside-to-express-his-alarm-with-arizonas-gop-senator-martha-mcsally-report/ Trump pulled McConnell aside to express his alarm with Arizona’s GOP Senator Martha McSally: report]</ref> This is despite [[On the Issues]] clearly highlighting Kelly as a [[pro-abortion]], gun-grabbing [[liberal]] who considers [[healthcare]] as a “human right”.<ref>[https://ontheissues.org/Senate/Mark_Kelly.htm Mark Kelly on the Issues]</ref>
{{Image Thumbnail right|File:155px-Salon Logo 2019.svg.png|235px|[[Salon]] is known for continuously running fake news articles attacking and smearing Republicans.}}
A [[Salon]] article was published on May 28, 2020 citing a [https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/20200528_ME.pdf poll] which had "concluded" that [[Susan Collins]] was trailing [[Sara Gideon]] by nine points in the [[United States Senate election in Maine, 2020|2020 Maine Senate race]].<ref>[https://www.salon.com/2020/05/28/aligned-with-radical-president-susan-collins-trails-likely-democratic-challenger-by-nine-points_partner/ Aligned with "radical president," Susan Collins trails likely Democratic challenger by nine points]</ref> According to a thorough analysis by Sen. Collins' campaign website, the firm had nearly no previous history of campaign polling, the poll was commissioned by [[far-left]]ists, and the leaders of the commissioner had suspiciously close ties to [[Democrat]] primary challenger Betsy Sweet, whom the poll claimed was leading Collins by 1% despite having spent a relatively very low amount of money for her campaign.<ref>[https://www.susancollins.com/fake_poll_alert FAKE POLL ALERT: GIDEON & ALLIES PUSHING MAKE-BELIEVE POLL FROM ILLINOIS BILLBOARD/SELF-STORAGE COMPANY]</ref>

A [[Fox News]] "poll" was published on June 3, 2020 asserting that Sen. McSally was trailing [[Mark Kelly]] in the 2020 Arizona Senate race by 13 points.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-biden-ahead-in-arizona-kelly-trouncing-mcsally-in-senate-race Fox News Poll: Biden ahead in Arizona, Kelly trouncing McSally in Senate race]</ref> According to the polling data, ''20%'' of self-identified [[conservatives]] supposedly would vote for the left-wing [[Joe Biden]] over [[Donald Trump]], and ''25% would supposedly vote for Kelly over McSally''.<ref>[https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2020/06/35199d36-Fox_May-30-June-2-2020_Complete_Arizona_Topline_June-3-Release.pdf Fox News Poll - AZ...]</ref> Despite this notion being highly dubious in practical terms, this was still cited by establishment/liberal media outlets, including Raw Story<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/06/fox-news-poll-spells-doom-for-gop-in-arizona/ Fox News poll spells doom for GOP in Arizona]</ref> and Tuscon Weekly.<ref>[https://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2020/06/04/fox-news-poll-kelly-trouncing-mcsally-by-13-points-in-az-senate-race-trump-trails-biden-in-state Fox News Poll: Kelly "Trouncing" McSally by 13 Points in AZ Senate Race, Trump Trails Biden in State]</ref>

After Sen. McSally introduced a bill in late June 2020 to utilize tax credits as a means to incentivize travel amidst economic disasters caused by the [[CCP pandemic]], many fake news media sources exhibited a biased reporting on the legislation.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.newsweek.com/martha-mcsally-4000-tourism-tax-credit-1512804 McSally Proposes $4,000 Tax Credit for Travel More Than 50 Miles From Home]
*[https://www.vox.com/2020/6/24/21300543/martha-mcsally-trip-act-explained Martha McSally’s bailout proposal for the travel industry, explained]
*[https://reason.com/2020/06/24/theres-something-for-everyone-to-hate-in-sen-martha-mcsallys-plan-for-federally-subsidized-vacations/ There's Something for Everyone To Hate in Sen. Martha McSally's Plan for Federally Subsidized Vacations]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-mcsally-give-americans-4000-to-take-a-vacation This senator wants to give you a big tax credit to take a vacation]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/26/fact-check-americans-may-get-4-000-tax-credit-travel-stimulus/3262911001/ Fact check: Americans could get a $4,000 tax credit for domestic travel in stimulus]
*[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/06/arizonas-martha-mcsally-wants-to-pay-you-4000-to-take-a-coronavirus-vacation-sort-of/ Arizona’s Martha McSally wants to pay you $4,000 to take a coronavirus vacation — sort of]</ref> Some sources claimed that the aim was to give Americans $4,000, which would assume individual wealth belongs to the federal government.

In late July 2020, [[Salon]] published an attack on Sen. McSally,<ref>[https://www.salon.com/2020/07/28/martha-mcsallys-campaign-turned-15-days-of-giving-into-a-cash-grab/ Martha McSally's campaign netted $300,000 during supposed fundraising "pause"]</ref> which was repeated by the far-left [[Daily Kos]].<ref>[https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/7/28/1964664/-AZ-Sen-Martha-McSally-s-R-Campaign-Busted-For-Pocketing-Contributions-Raised-For-Charity AZ-Sen: Martha McSally's (R) Campaign Busted For Pocketing Contributions Raised For Charity]</ref> The claim made was apparently blatantly false, as refuted by the [[Arizona Republic]].<ref>https://www.azcentral.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Fstory%2Fopinion%2Fop-ed%2Fej-montini%2F2020%2F07%2F28%2Fdid-sen-martha-mcsally-keep-contributions-meant-salvation-army%2F5529671002%2F</ref>

After Sen. McSally's campaign released an ad highlighting [[Democrat]] opponent [[Mark E. Kelly]]'s hypocrisy for criticizing the Paycheck Protection Program despite taking loans from it,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmsVSGkkWdc Cheap Shots]</ref> [[PolitiFake]] claimed that the assertions were "Mostly False" despite its own gathered information proving McSally's points to be mostly valid.<ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/aug/06/martha-mcsally/fact-checking-arizona-senate-race-claim-about-mark/ Fact-checking Arizona Senate race claim about Mark Kelly, PPP loan]</ref>

In early September 2020, [[Slate]] published an article highlighting supposedly "how [[Maine]] turned on Susan Collins", noting [[far-left]]ists who have despised the senator for her vote to confirm [[Brett Kavanaugh]] to the Supreme Court.<ref>[https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/09/maine-turned-on-susan-collins.html How Maine Turned on Susan Collins]</ref> The article ridiculously claims that Gideon "presents herself as a genuine moderate", which has been discredited based on the latter's advocacy for [[liberal]] policies.

Raw Story, a site reeking of [[Collins Derangement Syndrome]], published an article on September 13, 2020 attacking former senator [[Joe Lieberman]] because he endorsed Sen. Collins amidst the latter's strong re-election efforts.<ref>[https://www.rawstory.com/2020/09/worthless-joe-lieberman-ridiculed-over-his-endorsement-of-susan-collins-shes-done-for/ ‘Worthless’ Joe Lieberman ridiculed over his endorsement of Susan Collins: ‘She’s done for’]</ref>

In mid-September 2020, [[The New Republic]] published a sexist attack against Sen. [[Joni Ernst]], invoking her past abusive husband in claiming that "her Senate career may not survive an abusive president."<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/media/the-new-republic-blasted-for-tweet-invoking-joni-ernsts-abusive-husband-to-attack-senator The New Republic blasted for tweet using Joni Ernst's abusive husband to slam senator]
*[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/17/new-republic-uses-ernsts-abusive-husband-to-promote-election-story/ The New Republic Invokes Joni Ernst’s ‘Abusive Husband’ to Promote Election Story]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/09/18/gross-attack-on-joni-ernst-n2576420 Sen. Ernst Responds to Sexist Attack from Liberal Magazine]</ref>

The [[New Republic]] published an article on October 12, 2020 attacking Sen. McSally and falsely claiming that her trailing in the polls is due to "Trumpism".<ref>[https://newrepublic.com/article/159618/trumpism-ate-martha-mcsallys-brain Trumpism Ate Martha McSally’s Brain]</ref> Repeating discredited [[left-wing]] talking points, it downplayed the ties between her opponent [[Mark Kelly]] and the [[CCP]].

==Left-wing smears==
:''See also: [[Liberal Smear Machine]]
===Against Cory Gardner===
A far-left site called "F*** Cory Gardner" has been created to smear the senator amidst the upcoming election in Colorado.<ref>[https://fuckcorygardner.org/ F*** Cory Gardner] '''(Warning: The entirety of the website is a vulgar smear)'''</ref>

A [[Chuck Schumer]]-affiliated [[super PAC]] released an ad in late April 2020 attacking [[Cory Gardner]] as an elitist, making highly misleading points about the senator.<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/schumer-aligned-pac-portrays-colorado-sen-cory-gardner-as-hobnobbing-with-the-rich-amid-coronavirus Schumer-aligned PAC portrays Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner as hobnobbing with the rich amid coronavirus]</ref>

===Against Martha McSally===
:''See also: [[McSally Derangement Syndrome]]
Phony "conservatives" colluding with the [[Democrat Party]] have tried smearing Martha McSally, such as one video by an anti-Trump website calling itself "[[The Lincoln Project]]".<ref>[https://lincolnproject.us/news/mcsally-release/ MARTHA MCSALLY, TRUMP HACK]</ref> The video, in resemblance of mainstream fake news, claimed that McSally lost in 2018 "badly" (McSally lost by 2.4%) and that [[John McCain]] was a "hero" (McCain betrayed fellow POWs<ref>[http://jimbovard.com/blog/2008/09/27/mccains-great-betrayal-of-fellow-pows/ McCain’s Great Betrayal of Fellow POWs]</ref>). It is also important to note that the website, despite supposedly and seemingly standing up for justice and integrity, includes the bigoted [[George T. Conway III]] among its advisors.<ref>[https://lincolnproject.us/ Dedicated Americans Protecting Democracy]</ref>

A website calling itself "Honest Arizona" made cherry-picked, deceptively misleading claims about McSally, such as saying that she allegedly voted "twice" to cut [[Medicare]].<ref>[https://www.honestarizona.org/ Honest Arizona]</ref> This is likely a parallel to [[Kyrsten Sinema]]'s 2018 campaign's claim that McSally allegedly voted to cut [[Social Security]] and Medicare funding,<ref>[https://kyrstensinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Medicare.pdf Medicare.pdf]</ref> something that even the liberal [[PolitiFact]] only deems "half true",<ref name="PolitiFact on McSally's vote on Medicare">[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2018/aug/14/kyrsten-sinema/fact-checking-kyrsten-sinemas-claim-about-medicare/ PolitiFact | Fact or False]</ref> as McSally's votes on certain bills '''''may indirectly''''' lead to Medicare cuts and Social Security restructuring, although that would only have a lessened effect on the already unsustainable programs. In addition, it is important to note that McSally voted in favor of HR 849,<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/24081/61674/137299/protecting-seniors-access-to-medicare-act#61674 HR 849 - Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act - National Key Vote]</ref> a bill that would repeal the [[ObamaCare]]-established Independent Payment Advisory Board, also known as the IPAB, which is a bureaucratic fifteen-member board that is able to make recommendations on Medicare cuts without congressional approval.<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hr849/summary H.R. 849 (115th): Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act]</ref> Many critics considered the IPAB to be a "[[death panel]]".<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelcannon/2014/04/15/more-reasons-why-ipab-obamacares-death-panel-is-relevant-to-sylvia-burwells-nomination/#45689f1271d8 More Reasons Why IPAB, ObamaCare's 'Death Panel,' Is Relevant To Sylvia Burwell's Nomination]</ref>

A left-wing website whose title directly purports Sen. McSally to be a "hack" has made extremely deceptive claims about the senator, such as claiming that she cut "billions in guaranteed benefits for seniors".<ref>[https://www.mcsallyisthehack.org/ Martha McSally is the Hack]</ref> Very similar to the [[Medicare]] claim made by "Honest Arizona", this is extremely misleading.<ref name="PolitiFact on McSally's vote on Medicare"/> In addition, a document file linked from the page has claimed that [[President Trump]]'s border wall was "unnecessary"<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mc4oEOUqWb6YJbgBfeBtpqFm2oigk0TLGqCBz5_B0Q8/edit McSally is a Hack - Google Documents]</ref> and that the cause of the [[Recession of 2008]] was owed to unrestrained dangerous banking practices despite the fact that such was ordered by left-wing [[Alinsky]]ites in the federal government.

===Against Mitch McConnell===
:''See also: [[Moscow Mitch Syndrome]]
On February 25, 2020, as McConnell moved to swiftly force the Senate to vote on the [[Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act]] ([[United States Senate elections, 2020#Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act vote/impact|see below]]), radical [[pro-abortion]] leftists quickly came to oppose it, arguing that it's meant to "go after women" and that it's "unnecessary" because anti-infanticide laws are already in place.<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/mcconnell-faces-backlash-over-bid-force-votes-anti-abortion-laws-1488928 Mitch McConnell Faces Backlash Over Bid To Force Senate Votes On Anti-Abortion Laws: 'The First Thing We Do Is Go After Women?']</ref> While the [[Born-Alive Infants Protection Act]] passed both houses of Congress in 2002,<ref>[https://www.factcheck.org/2019/03/the-facts-on-the-born-alive-debate/ The Facts on the Born-Alive Debate]</ref> accurate predictions on infants who are murdered after surviving abortions conclude that every year, there are likely several hundred infants who survive abortions, and that many are likely left to die based on known testimonies by abortion clinic workers.<ref>[https://www.liveaction.org/news/1200-too-many-a-look-at-born-alive-abortion-statistics/ 1,200 too many: A look at born-alive abortion statistics]</ref> Since the already-illegal cold-blooded murder of infants has occurred numerous times even after the 2002 Born-Alive Infants Protection Act was passed, the [[progressive]] narrative on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act being supposedly "unnecessary" is effectively discredited.

===Against Susan Collins===
:''See also: [[Collins Derangement Syndrome]]
An article by the [[far-left]] magazine Esquire on February 25, 2020 ran a headline that read "Susan Collins Is a Ridiculous Politician", with the subject largely attacking the senator for her slight right-ward shift during the Trump era in addition to meaninglessly name-calling former [[conservative]] governor [[Paul LePage]].<ref>[https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a31094154/susan-collins-praise-paul-lepage-maine/ Susan Collins Is a Ridiculous Politician]</ref>

==Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act vote/impact==
[[File:Baby.jpg|thumb|right|400px|An [[unborn child]]. Democrats now don't care if they are killed in or out of the womb.]]
===Background (2019)===
The [[Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act]], originally introduced in 2019 by [[Ben Sasse]], was a measure to provide absolute protection to infants who survive [[abortions]], though it was blocked by [[pro-abortion]] Senate [[Democrats]].<ref>[https://www.lifenews.com/2019/02/25/senate-democrats-block-bill-to-stop-infanticide-and-care-for-babies-born-alive-after-abortions/ Senate Democrats Block Bill to Stop Infanticide and Care for Babies Born Alive After Abortions] from 2019</ref>

===Necessity===
Although the murder of abortion-surviving infants has been prohibited in the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act passed in 2002, the bill had lacked enforcement provisions and specifications on punishments for simply leaving infants to die.<ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/patrinamosley/2020/02/25/why-we-need-the-bornalive-abortion-survivors-protection-act-n2561807 Why We Need the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act]</ref>

===Vote results===
The vote on the [[Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act]] was held on February 25, 2020. 56 senators voted for the bill; every Republican voted for the bill in addition to Democrats [[Bob Casey Jr.]], [[Doug Jones]], and [[Joe Manchin]].<ref>[https://www.lifenews.com/2020/02/25/senate-democrats-block-bill-to-stop-infanticide-care-for-babies-born-alive-after-abortions/ Senate Democrats Block Bill to Stop Infanticide, Care for Babies Born Alive After Abortions] from 2020</ref> However, despite [[Bernie Sanders]], [[Elizabeth Warren]], and [[Amy Klobuchar]] not voting on the legislation, 40 Democrat senators in addition to [[Angus King]] filibustered the bill with just enough members to prevent cloture, effectively blocking the bill from being brought up for a vote.

===Impact on unborn children===
Since the bill did not make it through the filibuster, no law is currently in place to punish doctors who intentionally neglect and leave to die infants that survive abortions.

===2020 elections impact===
McConnell's decision to force a Senate vote on the bill may have potentially swung the 2020 Senate elections in favor of the Republicans once many [[Americans]] realized how radical the [[Democrat Party]] has become in their [[pro-abortion]] extremism. However, given very low factual reporting from the liberal [[lamestream media]] on the matter, this may not have necessarily been the case, especially given the low emphasis by the [[MSM]] on the issue of [[abortion]] overall.

==Drug price control legislation==
Prescription drug prices were a major issue for many senators up for re-election, as a corporate monopoly within the [[pharmaceutical]] industry suppresses competition and thus is able to sustain high drug prices that support their profits but hurt ordinary Americans. The Senate is divided between the [[establishment]] majority that engages in cronyism with [[Big Pharma]] and a small minority of populists and libertarians who oppose such [[elitism]].

===Proponents===
[[John Cornyn]], along with Democrat [[Richard Blumenthal]], introduced the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, legislation that would clarify tricks used by the pharmaceutical industry to make for easier federal prosecuting over violations.<ref name="Senators Who Led Pro-Pharma Patent Reform Get Drugmaker Cash">[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senators-who-led-pro-pharma-patent-reform-get-drugmaker-cash/ar-BB11wT6E Senators Who Led Pro-Pharma Patent Reform Get Drugmaker Cash]</ref> However, the [[pharmaceutical]] industry heavily lobbied against it, successfully removing the main provisions, and there has still yet to be a vote on the bill.

[[Martha McSally]] (R-AZ) has promised<ref name="February 2020 Trump rally in Arizona"/> and later did so regarding sponsoring [[S.3384]], a bill to reduce drug prices ([https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3384?s=2&r=3 information here]). The legislation, if passed and signed, would allow for the importation of cheaper drugs from [[Canada]], thus being able to reduce drug prices to a more affordable amount. However, a Senate vote has yet to be held.

Senator [[Joni Ernst]], along with her colleague [[Chuck Grassley]], have backed the [https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2543/text Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act], a bill that would prevent price gouging and also shut down a loophole currently used by the pharmaceutical industry.<ref>[https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2020/03/18/chuck-grassley-joni-ernst-prescription-drug-bill-holds-big-pharma-accountable/2864515001/ Prescription drug bill backed by Grassley and Ernst holds Big Pharma accountable]</ref>

===Establishment opponents===
Sen. [[Mitch McConnell]], the [[Senate Majority Leader]] in the [[116th United States Congress]], was criticized by [[Chuck Grassley]] in December 2019 for halting a bill sponsored by the latter that would lower drug prices.<ref>[https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/475183-grassley-accuses-mcconnell-of-blocking-progress-on-drug-pricing-bill Grassley accuses McConnell of blocking progress on drug pricing bill]</ref> As the Majority Leader, McConnell wields the power to effectively block any legislation he opposes and has done so numerously, frequently blocking [[leftist]]-backed bills, but also oftentimes stalling important legislations that would have great benefits for ordinary Americans.

It was reported in March 2020 that establishment senators [[Thom Tillis]] (R-NC) and [[Chris Coons]] (D-DE) received plentiful donations from the [[pharmaceutical]] lobby after leading an anti-[[free market]] patent "reform" that would unfairly target and hurt businesses that compete against the pharmaceutical industry.<ref name="Senators Who Led Pro-Pharma Patent Reform Get Drugmaker Cash"/>

==Coronavirus impact/Democrat obstructions==
[[File:COVID19 virus.jpg|thumb|right|325px|[[Coronavirus]] cells. While the [[COVID-19]] strain has and currently is killed hundreds, Democrats seek to exploit the ‘tremendous opportunity’ to ‘restructure’ [[America]] in their radical worldview, as [[Jim Clyburn]] admitted.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/03/23/democrat-clyburn-on-coronavirus-bill-this-is-a-tremendous-opportunity-to-restructure-things-to-fit-our-vision/ Democrat Clyburn on Coronavirus Bill: ‘This Is a Tremendous Opportunity to Restructure Things to Fit Our Vision’]</ref>]]
Amid the [[coronavirus]] outbreak in the [[U.S.]] and the hundreds of deaths that followed, a [[bi-partisan]] relief bill was written by Senate [[Republicans]] and [[Democrats]] to provide funding for hospitals as a necessary emergency measure in a crisis. However, a ‘phase three’ Republican measure to provide aid was blocked by Senate Democrats,<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/senate-democrats-again-block-procedural-vote-coron/ Senate Democrats again block procedural vote on coronavirus bill]</ref> many of whom, along with the [[liberal media]], falsely claimed that the legislation was a “bailout”.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-republican-corporate-bailout-is-obscene/ar-BB11BhoK The Republican Corporate Bailout Is Obscene]</ref> The Democrat blockade was strongly condemned by Senate Republicans, including [[Lindsey Graham]], [[John Neely Kennedy|John Kennedy]], [[John Barrasso]], and [[Ted Cruz]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osQbpRTkszQ&t= Dems Block Coronavirus Relief Bill, Delaying Key Aid to American Families]</ref>

While the [[Republican]] measure was being blocked, [[Nancy Pelosi]] flew in her private jet from [[California]] to [[Washington D.C.]] to introduce an irrelevant $2.5 trillion far-left ‘wish list’ that sought to require allowing early voting, raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, and enact [[affirmative action]] programs.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/nancy-pelosi-coronavirus-stimulus-package-socialis/ GOP details Pelosi's $2.5 trillion 'socialist wish list' in coronavirus aid package]
*[https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/03/23/here-are-the-details-of-nancy-pelosis-leftist-wish-list-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-wuhan-coronavirus-n2565543 Here is the Far-Left Wish List Nancy Pelosi Just Blew Everything Up For]
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/shame-on-you-republicans-slam-pelosi-economic-aid-package-as-a-liberal-wish-list 'Shame on you': Republicans slam Pelosi economic aid package as a liberal wish list]
*[https://www.nationalreview.com/news/taking-hostages-sasse-slams-pelosi-for-adding-liberal-wish-list-to-emergency-coronavirus-bill/ ‘Taking Hostages’: Sasse Slams Pelosi for Adding ‘Liberal Wish List’ to Coronavirus Bill]
*[https://www.foxnews.com/media/pelosi-defends-coronavirus-relief-bill-wish-list Pelosi defends coronavirus 'wish list' on CNN, says climate measure brings 'shared value']</ref> The sheer partisan effort was strongly condemned by Senate [[Republicans]] including [[Tom Cotton]] and [[Ted Cruz]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BYHO3iZbrQ Tom Cotton Unleashes On The Democrats]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls26rmOl91Y Ted Cruz Rages Against Dems For Blocking Coronavirus Aid Bill]</ref>

During the debate in the Senate chamber held on March 23, 2020, [[Senate Minority Leader]] [[Chuck Schumer]] objected to the floor being yielded to [[Susan Collins]] in an attempt to block her from speaking ([https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1242129378852720641 video clip here (warning: profanity)]), prompting outrage from the latter and other Republicans, such as Sen. [[Tom Cotton]], who called it ‘bull****’.<ref>Two references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/susan-collins-tears-into-schumer-democrats-in-floor-speech-ahead-monday-vote-on-coronavirus-bill Sen. Collins unloads on Dems in coronavirus floor speech: ‘We don't have another minute to delay acting’]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/23/senate-coronavirus-rescue-package-144233 ‘This is bulls---’: Bitterness takes over Senate as lawmakers clash on rescue]</ref>

Senate Democrats on September 10, 2020 blocked a [[GOP]]-led [[coronavirus]] relief proposal.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/10/coronavirus-stimulus-update-senate-relief-bill-fails.html Senate Republicans fail to advance coronavirus stimulus bill as stalemate drags on]
*[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/09/10/coronavirus-senate-set-vote-bill-democrats-vow-block/5762727002/ Senate Democrats block $300 billion coronavirus stimulus package, leaving little hope for relief before November]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/515867-senate-democrats-block-gop-relief-bill Senate Democrats block GOP relief bill]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/10/senate-coronavirus-relief-package-411635 Senate Democrats block Republican Covid relief proposal]
*[https://nypost.com/2020/09/10/dems-block-gop-covid-19-bill-that-included-unemployment-relief/ Senate Democrats block GOP COVID-19 bill that included unemployment relief]</ref> They blocked the measure again in October.<ref name="Democrats block coronavirus relief bill a second time"/>

===Other events/occurrences===
It was reported on March 22, 2020 that [[Rand Paul]] tested positive for the [[coronavirus]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-rand-paul-tests-positive-for-coronavirus Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus]
*[https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-03-22/rand-paul-is-1st-senator-to-report-positive-test-for-virus Rand Paul Is 1st Senator to Report Positive Test for Virus]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/22/sen-rand-paul-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-142326 Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus and more GOP senators quarantine]</ref> It was later announced on April 7, 2020 that the senator had tested negative in an indication of having fully recovered, and quickly proceeded to volunteer at a local [[Kentucky]] hospital to help others who have the coronavirus.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/together-we-will-overcome-coronavirus-free-rand-paul-volunteers-at-hospital-after-testing-negative 'Together we will overcome!': Coronavirus-free Rand Paul volunteers at hospital after testing negative]
*[https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/07/rand-paul-recovers-coronavirus-171969 'I am negative': Rand Paul recovers from coronavirus]
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/491573-rand-paul-volunteering-at-hospital-after-negative-coronavirus-test Rand Paul volunteering at hospital after negative coronavirus test]</ref>

Several [[Republican]] senators,<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/519344-gop-sen-mike-lee-tests-positive-for-coronavirus GOP Sen. Mike Lee tests positive for coronavirus]</ref><ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/519463-sen-ron-johnson-tests-positive-for-coronavirus Sen. Ron Johnson tests positive for coronavirus]</ref> including [[Thom Tillis]],<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/519443-gop-sen-thom-tillis-tests-positive-for-coronavirus GOP Sen. Thom Tillis tests positive for coronavirus]</ref> have tested positive for the [[coronavirus]] in early October 2020.

==References==
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==Notes==
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Talk:Essay: RationalWiki user Andrew5, who leans somewhat politically to the right, is an irritating thorn in the side of politically left-leaning RationalWikians and he is an obsessive, officious, serial liar with bad judgment (who is also a wikiholic)

2021-12-27T01:36:30Z

Andrew5: /* Note */

"Given his 3+ month tenure at RationalWiki and his many edits, it appears as if he fits in well at RationalWiki!". I don't read that in the clips presented at all. I read a Discord discussion about a problem user (whom evidently some know from WP) among RW admin, and what to do about him. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Let's Go Brandon!]] 20:33, November 30, 2021 (EST)
:Ok. We will agree to disagree then.

:But I believe there are plenty of workplaces/clubs where an obsessive, creepy, serial lying weirdo with bad judgment would not last 3+ months if he showed up very regularly.

:Furthermore, according to RationalWiki admin Moosolino RationalWiki "attracts all sorts of weird people".[[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 21:18, November 30, 2021 (EST)

::My local 7-11 attracts all sorts of weird people, too. RW has processes to deal with unwanted or abusive editors, not just arbitrary blocking by anyone with blocking powers. I'm not sure what we disagree about.

::Bottomline: Their own words cited in this Essay differ from your conclusion that he "fits right in". Anyone can see that, except possibly you because of your bias and prejudice against RW editors. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Let's Go Brandon!]] 23:12, November 30, 2021 (EST)
== RationalWiki editors, political ideologues, cognitive inflexibility and capricious thinking/blocking ==

See: [[Essay: RationalWiki editors and cognitive inflexibility]]

== RobS response ==

You expect me or anybody to read all this junk? You are not being cooperative. You're just vomiting all over the discussion page. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Let's Go Brandon!]] 00:33, December 1, 2021 (EST)

:Have you ever heard about Conservapedia obsessive-compulsive disorder? RationalWiki is one of the top referring websites to Conservapedia according to Alexa. There most certainly will be people who read the material!

[[File:Second dog with a bone.jpg|center|thumbnail|320px|[[Liberal]]s/[[left]]ists obsessed with [[Conservapedia]] are like a [[dog]] with a bone. Their dogged persistence in thinking about Conservapedia, discussing Conservapedia and making forecasts about Conservapedia is quite prodigious and intense. ]]
{{Clear}}
::Not really. All I see is you spamming the talk page with junk to avoid addressing the issue I raise. You remind me of [[User:Dataclarifier]] who was in the habit of responding the same way. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Let's Go Brandon!]] 01:34, December 1, 2021 (EST)
:::I provided evidence that RW does arbitrary/capriciously blocking and they are not consistent in their rules/processes. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 01:56, December 1, 2021 (EST)
::::If a tree falls in the forest, does anybody hear it? Now how about addressing the point I activated this page for. [[User:RobSmith|RobS]][[User talk:RobSmith|Let's Go Brandon!]] 03:23, December 1, 2021 (EST)
== Note ==
Speaking as Andrew5 himself, I would like to point out I was on RW for now nearly 9 months [https://rationalwiki.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:JJPMaster&diff=prev&oldid=2305179]. Other then that... --[[User:Andrew5|Andrew5]] ([[User talk:Andrew5|talk]]) 17:18, December 26, 2021 (EST)
:I fixed it Andrew. I suggest making friends in your own community if you have not done so already. And possibly blogging if you still want to write online. If you continue your efforts at RationalWiki, you will become more and more like them. The wiki has a history of malevolent people. And there have been some notable instances of people there who are mentally unstable at that wiki. I found the following article enlightening you might want to read it also: [https://medium.com/the-mission/youre-not-the-average-of-the-five-people-you-surround-yourself-with-f21b817f6e69 You’re NOT The Average Of The Five People You Surround Yourself With]. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 18:35, December 26, 2021 (EST)
::Thanks for the interesting read. I actually have made friends in my community; I am trying to curb RW usage. Oh also, not entirely sure how much RW appreciates you stalking their discord. --[[User:Andrew5|Andrew5]] ([[User talk:Andrew5|talk]]) 20:36, December 26, 2021 (EST)

Talk:Essay: RationalWiki user Andrew5, who leans somewhat politically to the right, is an irritating thorn in the side of politically left-leaning RationalWikians and he is an obsessive, officious, serial liar with bad judgment (who is also a wikiholic)

2021-12-26T22:18:37Z

Andrew5: