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DeSantis Warns GOP Faces 2026 Midterm Challenges

12/4/2025

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Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, warned Republicans may lose their 2026 midterm majority.
He cited Tennessee's 7th District, where Republican Matt Van Epps won by under nine points.
He said U.S. President Donald Trump-specific voters may not turn out.
Matt Whitlock, a veteran Republican strategist, warned of a 30 to 35 seat swing in the House.
Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, cited internal conflicts.

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Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, warned Republicans may lose their 2026 midterm majority.
He cited Tennessee's 7th District, where Republican Matt Van Epps won by under nine points.
He said U.S. President Donald Trump-specific voters may not turn out.
Matt Whitlock, a veteran Republican strategist, warned of a 30 to 35 seat swing in the House.
Karl Rove, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, cited internal conflicts.