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Republican Messaging Struggles as 2026 Election Approaches

1/3/2026

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Notus reports Republicans in the House and Senate struggle to communicate as the 2026 election nears, with morale low due to ACA subsidy expiration.
The expiration is driving higher premiums and complicating messaging.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) urge members to promote their achievements.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) says the messaging aids Democrats.

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Story summary

Notus reports Republicans in the House and Senate struggle to communicate as the 2026 election nears, with morale low due to ACA subsidy expiration.
The expiration is driving higher premiums and complicating messaging.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) urge members to promote their achievements.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) says the messaging aids Democrats.