The Democratic candidate withdraws from the U.S. Senate race in Kansas . That means more support could go to the independent candidate . As CNN Chief National Correspondent John King reported Sunday on growing GOP concern about Roberts ' campaign , the GOP needs a gain of six seats to win the Senate majority . Republican incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts was once thought to be a shoe-in . But he has been dogged by scandal and is facing an uphill battle against Democrat Elizabeth Warren, who won his seat two years ago with help of tea party voters.
The Democratic candidate withdraws from the U.S. Senate race in Kansas . That means more support could go to the independent candidate . Republican incumbent Sen. Pat Roberts was once thought to be a shoe-in . But he has been dogged by scandal and is facing an uphill battle against Democrat Elizabeth Warren, who won his seat two years ago with help of tea party voters.