Senate Fight Tilts to GOP, Lowering Chance of Corporate Tax Hike

Republicans’ chances of taking control of the US Senate are rising, with the GOP now favored to gain the two seats the party needs to secure a majority and with it a formidable role shaping the outcome of a highly anticipated fight over tax policy.

Democrats enjoy an advantage in fundraising and enthusiasm following Kamala Harris’ nomination, and down-ballot Republicans have struggled to match Donald Trump’s level of support. But Senate Democrats have a potentially insurmountable strategic disadvantage: the election map.

The party is defending three seats in states Trump won in both 2016 and 2020 and several ...