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Blair Joins GOP 2026 Campaign; Parties Deploy Targeted Ads

4/23/2026

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The White House assigned Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair to aid the Republican 2026 midterm campaign.
President Donald Trump announced Blair will leave his White House duties and return after the November elections.
Republican strategists plan negative ads portraying Democrats as weak on immigration enforcement and supportive of tax hikes.
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene said Democrats will target economic anxiety and tailor messages to each district.

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The White House assigned Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair to aid the Republican 2026 midterm campaign.
President Donald Trump announced Blair will leave his White House duties and return after the November elections.
Republican strategists plan negative ads portraying Democrats as weak on immigration enforcement and supportive of tax hikes.
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene said Democrats will target economic anxiety and tailor messages to each district.