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The 2026 midterms are closer than they appear

January 2, 2026·50 min·5-min readroundtablepolitics
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As the U.S. enters the 2026 midterm election year, Democrats are riding momentum from 2025 victories and focusing on economic affordability as a unifying message, while Republicans aim to defend narrow majorities by highlighting tax cuts and economic policies under President Trump. Despit

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