Republicans face uphill battle in effort to unseat Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey

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Pennsylvania Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for what is expected to be a bruising and costly battle for Sen. Bob Casey’s (D-PA) seat next year. The contest for Casey's seat is expected to be one of the most competitive and expensive of the 2024 cycle, especially given that the race is critical to both sides’ paths to the Senate majority. Pollsters say Casey, the son of former Pennsylvania Gov. Bob Casey Sr. and the longest-serving Democratic senator in Pennsylvania history, is the slight favorite, with his candidacy being boosted by the power of incumbency and strong name recognition. UP...