Democrats in U.S. Senate Expect to Add to Majority

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 04/25/2008 - 5:00am

The Democratic candidates for president are still fighting, but in the battle for control of the Senate, the mood is much better for the party.

Senate Democrats expect more gains in November to add to the majority that they won in 2006. Renee Montagne talks with NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson and Political Editor Ken Rudin.

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