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5 Things the GOP Needs to Change to Win the 2026 Midterms

 By Johnathan Jones  December 25, 2025 at 1:30pm
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Republicans are heading into the 2026 midterms with a thin 219-213 House majority and a political climate that favors Democratic gains.

The president’s party usually loses ground in midterms, and early signs are blinking that the pattern will hold.

President Donald Trump’s approval is stuck in the mid-40s, inflation is slowing but stubborn, and voters are feeling squeezed by high prices.

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Johnathan Jones is a journalist, novelist, and media analyst with experience as a reporter, editor, and producer across radio, television, and digital platforms. Follow him on X: @misterjkjones




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