Sabato: GOP Keeps Senate Majority

Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics is reckoned one of the better political prognosticators, admittedly a maligned group with an indifferent track record. The Washington Examiner’s Paul Bedard notes Sabato believes polling data tells him the GOP keeps control of the Senate, and maybe picks up a couple of seats.

That could help the party hold the line on a more conservative agenda should moderates like Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine continue their role as holdouts on some issues.

In particular, Sabato believes Ted Cruz hangs on in TX to defeat a strong challenge by Beto O’Rourke, if not by a huge margin.