Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde, challenging two-term incumbent Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin, told Newsmax on Thursday about how he has stuck close to his liberal opponent in the polls.

A recent poll by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the campaign arm of Senate Republicans, showed Hovde with a 48%-47% lead over Baldwin, the first time internal polling showed him ahead. The poll was revealed in a leaked memo reported Monday by Politico, stating “Hovde has a clear opportunity to continue his growth and consolidate support while driving Baldwin’s negatives up and her position on the ballot down.”

The Cook Political Report shows the race to be a toss-up.

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