Manu Raju

Democrats are excited about Nebraska Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn, even though he’s not a Democrat. Could he help them win the majority in November? CNN’s Manu Raju goes one-on-one with the Senate hopeful, who gives President Trump’s job performance an “F”.

Democrat James Talarico has dominated the airwaves in the race with Ken Paxton for the open Senate seat that could decide which party controls that chamber.

New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas tells CNN’s Manu Raju in an interview that his party shouldn’t sleep on the Granite State, as a poll shows him neck-and-neck with potential GOP candidates ahead of the Sept. 8 primaries. Pappas also would not say if he would support Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate majority leader, and he discussed whether he welcomed support from AIPAC.

Sen. John Fetterman is lashing out at former aides who accused him of showing indifference toward his work and of routinely skipping constituent meetings, dismissing them as “disgruntled staffers” pushing “smears” to tarnish his reputation.

Sen. John Fetterman is lashing out at former aides who accused him of showing indifference toward his work and of routinely skipping constituent

Sen. John Fetterman is blasting former aides who accused him of showing indifference toward his work and of routinely skipping constituent meetings, dismissing them as “disgruntled staffers” pushing “smears” to tarnish his reputation, CNN’s Manu Raju reports exclusively.

On “Inside Politics,” CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down brand new CNN polling showing a statistical tie in the Maine Senate race. Plus, Manu Raju is on the ground in Maine with an update on how Collins’ vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh is impacting the race.

Inside Politics brings you the latest news on key races across the country, including Democrats getting some rare good news from the Supreme Court; the President channeling Oprah and promising Americans a check if his party wins in November; and a star-studded California fete for two Democratic rising stars hoping Hollywood will show them the money.

CNN’s Manu Raju hit the campaign trail in North Carolina, where Democrat Roy Cooper, a former governor, is hoping to flip a Senate seat in a state President Trump has carried three times. Raju also caught up with Republican candidate Michael Whatley, who is hammering Cooper with attacks focused on crime.

Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall faced a raucous crowd during a debate with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton at the Kansas State Fair. Marshall was booed repeatedly, with crowds chanting “shame on you,” as he defended his billing practices during his decades as a private practice doctor. According to New York Times reporting, Marshall sued hundreds of patients over their inability to pay for treatment.