Senate Watch 2020

These 9 Senate Races Are Tight, According To A Powerhouse Political Organizer

The woman behind Vote Save America offers the Election Day crystal ball we crave — and predicts the Senate outcome.

by Brianna Kovan
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In 2014, Shaniqua McClendon was working on the reelection campaign for North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan (D), who ultimately lost by 1.7%, less than 50,000 votes, to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). Six years later, the former White House intern is back, leading Crooked Media's voter-engagement initiatives and trying to flip the Senate seat back to Democrats.

Sound familiar?

Crooked Media is the parent company of Pod Save America, the breakout political podcast from a quartet of former Obama aides. Now in its third year, the podcast racks up millions of listeners per episode.

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