The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched a new online hub on Monday aimed at engaging with voters and candidates ahead of November’s general elections.
FlipTheSenate.com, which was first shared with The Hill, will help voters sign up for volunteer opportunities with campaigns, donate to races and learn about Democrats running in races, as well as their GOP opponents.
“In the last week, we saw how Senate Republicans once again failed yet another basic test of leadership when they refused to hold the president accountable for using force against peaceful protesters for a photo op,” Sen. Catherine Cortez MastoCatherine Marie Cortez MastoOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior faces legal scrutiny for keeping controversial acting leaders in office | White House faces suit on order lifting endangered species protections | Lawmakers seek investigation of Park Police after clearing of protesters Senate advances deputy energy secretary nominee Senate Democratic campaign arm launches online hub ahead of November MORE (D-Nev.), chairwoman of the DSCC, said in a statement to The Hill.
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“And under Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote GOP senator to try to reverse requirement that Pentagon remove Confederate names from bases No, ‘blue states’ do not bail out ‘red states’ MORE’s leadership, Senate Republicans have voted to gut protections for pre-existing conditions, blocked prescription drug reform, and undermined desperately needed relief for hospitals, workers, and state and local governments on the front lines of this pandemic,” she continued. “It’s not enough to win back the White House in November — we need to flip the Senate.”
The website is Democrats’ latest effort to flip the upper chamber. The battle for the Senate, which was once seen as an uphill battle for Democrats, has tightened in recent weeks as the U.S. has been rocked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Republicans currently hold 53 seats in the Senate, while Democrats control 47 seats.
Democrats have their sights on a number of seats currently held by Republicans, including Sens. Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior faces legal scrutiny for keeping controversial acting leaders in office | White House faces suit on order lifting endangered species protections | Lawmakers seek investigation of Park Police after clearing of protesters The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (R-Colo.), Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyGOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police No evidence of unauthorized data transfers by top Chinese drone manufacturer: study Senate Democratic campaign arm launches online hub ahead of November MORE (R-Ariz.), Joni ErnstJoni Kay ErnstGeorge Conway group hits Ernst in new ad GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (R-Iowa), Thom TillisThomas (Thom) Roland TillisKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators The Hill’s Campaign Report: It’s primary night in Georgia Tillis unveils new 0,000 ad in North Carolina Senate race MORE (R-N.C.) and Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsRepublicans prepare to punt on next COVID-19 relief bill Trump tweets spark fresh headache for Republicans Trump’s tweet on protester sparks GOP backlash MORE (R-Maine).
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On the fundraising front, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) outraised the DSCC $11.5 million to $8.95 million in April. The DSCC outraised the NRSC in March, however, the Republican Senate arm was ahead of its Democratic counterpart in cash on hand going into the month of April.