Republicans grab the fire extinguisher

POLITICO Playbook Daily Briefing by POLITICO

Sep 24, 202624:23News & Politics

Republicans brace themselves for a potential midterm blowout – while Democrats see a clearing in the smoke. One thing for certain, GOP candidates and their teams are forced to make some tough choices given the bleak road...

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