Cornyn is leading the GOP's effort to win control of the Senate in the November elections. (File Photo)
Sen. John Cornyn (Texas) has begun urging his colleagues to step up their giving to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, saying he needs an influx of high-dollar campaign donations to compete with Democrats and capitalize on the most favorable political environment in years.
Rep. Jerry Moran just barely defeated Rep. Todd Tiahrt on Tuesday in the Kansas GOP Senate primary, making the seven-term lawmaker the heavy favorite to become the Sunflower State's junior Senator next year.
As House leaders pour money into the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, a number of rank-and-file lawmakers appear to be hoarding campaign cash to protect themselves in districts once thought to be safely in Democratic hands.
