Moderates Rule: Senate Control Depends on the Middle

In every single 2012 Senate battleground state, moderates make up the biggest chunk of voters. In 8 of 10, conservatives outnumber liberals substantially, making moderate voters even more important to Democrats. Without winning moderates by a significant margin, most Senate Democratic candidates can’t measure out a path to victory.

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