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What Republicans are campaigning on for the midterms

Washington Post Politics Wednesday 09 September 2026, 16:28 UTC By Amber Phillips 1 min read
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Republicans’ prospects to stay in power in Congress and in several key governor’s mansions for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office are looking increasingly dire. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix What Republicans are campaigning on for the midterms They’d rather not talk about President Donald Trump and gas prices.

Republicans’ prospects to stay in power in Congress and in several key governor’s mansions for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office are looking increasingly dire. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix What Republicans are campaigning on for the midterms They’d rather not talk about President Donald Trump and gas prices.
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