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Senior House leader to talk about Republicans targeting ‘communism’ in midterms

Washington Post Politics Thursday 10 September 2026, 20:37 UTC By Jarrell Dillard 1 min read
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DALLAS — House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain plans to frame Democratic policies as “communist” and too “radical” for American voters in a Republican midterm convention speech on Thursday. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESenior House leader to talk about Republicans targeting ‘communism’ in midterms Conference chairwoman Lisa McClain will focus on Democratic policies, including those on immigration.

DALLAS — House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain plans to frame Democratic policies as “communist” and too “radical” for American voters in a Republican midterm convention speech on Thursday. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESenior House leader to talk about Republicans targeting ‘communism’ in midterms Conference chairwoman Lisa McClain will focus on Democratic policies, including those on immigration.
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