Why did Republicans lose the midterms?
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- CBS News reports: “Widespread Republican losses in the midterm elections are roiling the GOP, prompting soul-searching over what went wrong, and a brewing blame-game that's expected to heat up as the party looks towa…”
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