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GOP Eyes Midterm Win Amid Headwinds | Portland Maine News
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The Republican National Committee is brimming with confidence ahead of midterms, with chairman Joe Gruters betting on a strong showing thanks to their candidates and a message centered on Trump’s wins versus a “left-wing radical agenda.” They’re spotlighting border security and tax cuts while painting Democrats as too extreme—especially after progressive primaries. But they’re up against headwinds: history shows the ruling party often loses seats, and GOP voters are increasingly unhappy with the Iran war, which Gruters calls “short-term pain for long-term gain.” Meanwhile, polls show Democrats with an 11-point lead on the generic ballot, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claims momentum is shifting—and that Republicans are at risk of losing the House.
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