article_snippet: Democrats scoff at the idea, claiming that no potential candidate has the ability to fumble away a Senate win against the many Republicans up for re-election next year.
article_snippet: Of the nine Senate seats rated as toss-up or competitive the Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report, seven of the nine Senate seats rated as toss-up or competitive the Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report are held by Republicans elected in the tea party wave of 2010.
article_snippet: Democrats need a net gain of five seats to take back Senate.
article_snippet: Unfortunately for the numerous vulnerable Republican senators, there are no Todd Akins here, and there isn't a single state on the map with a Democratic primary that will negatively impact our ability win the state," said Barasky.
article_snippet: Republicans, though, are hoping to breathe life into the narrative, especially with Democratic primaries brewing in the competitive states of Florida and Ohio.
article_snippet: Republicans are also hoping for Democratic carnage in Ohio, where Sen. Rob Portman is up for re-election.
article_snippet: With a presidential election on the ballot, increased voter turnout is expected to give Democrats a lift in the general election.
article_snippet: Todd, said Primaries might boost Democrats.
highlights_snippet: Of the nine Senate seats rated as toss-up or competitive in 2016, seven are held by Republicans .