With the Senate evenly divided, flipping just one GOP-held state could mean the difference between Democrats maintaining and losing the party’s hard-won majority. And from the beginning, Pennsylvania’s open seat has been their best takeover opportunity and a chance to stave off potential losses elsewhere.
Throw in a rambunctious, unpredictable GOP primary to succeed retiring Sen. Pat Toomey — one that could produce a nominee with serious liabilities — and the Keystone State only looks better and better for Democrats.
But before Democrats have the chance to win this seat for the first time since 1962, they’ll have to pick…
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