Republicans are gearing up for a competitive race in West Virginia against Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat. GOP Rep. Evan Jenkins is challenging the incumbent senator.
Among the challenges facing the GOP recruiters is that the environment in Washington appears toxic, and Congress, which has struggled for years to pass major legislation, is viewed by some as an unproductive and unfulfilling job, said GOP strategist Chuck Warren, who has consulted for Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
“You go back there and all it is, is a food fight,” Mr. Warren said. “Nothing is getting done. Why would you want to sacrifice your money, your family’s time, to go back to a food fight?”
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