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The woke Right is to blame for the GOP’s midterm bloodbath

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Domi, R. (2026, November 9). The woke Right is to blame for the GOP’s midterm bloodbath. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4795897/gop-midterm-losses-2026-woke-right/

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The article argues that the Republican Party's poor performance in the 2026 midterm elections, resulting in Democratic control of both chambers of Congress, stems from the party adopting protectionist and isolationist policies rather than adhering to its conservative roots. It cites specific examples such as Karl Rove’s criticism of the party and the Bush family's support for a Democrat candidate over a Republican one due to ideological differences.

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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats won control of Congress, marking a significant shift in power from Republicans. The Democratic victories included surprising wins in traditionally Republican strongholds like Texas and South Carolina. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated incumbent Ken Paxton, while in South Carolina, Democrat Annie Andrews narrowly edged out Republican Darline Graham. These results weakened President Donald Trump's influence but did not strip him of his executive powers entirely, as he can still veto Democratic bills. The election outcomes reflect broader changes in American political demographics and the increasing appeal of diversity and inclusivity to voters across the country.

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The GOP’s shellacking in the 2026 midterm elections, leading to Democratic control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, is not an isolated political occurrence. It is a consequence of policy and ideological choices made by the party’s leadership, moving the party away from its traditional Reaganian and Bushian principles toward embracing protectionism, isolationism, nativism, and other fundamentally illiberal and unconservative philosophies.

left attributes GOP's electoral losses to a shift towards illiberal policies
Karl Rove openly declared that his party had been captured by Nazis and that he’d vote Democrat in these elections.

left criticizes the GOP for adopting extreme and unconservative positions

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The GOP’s shellacking in the 2026 midterm elections, leading to Democratic control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, is not an isolated political occurrence. asserted

shellacking → lead → Representatives

It is a consequence of policy and ideological choices made by the party’s leadership, moving the party away from its traditional Reaganian and Bushian principles toward embracing protectionism, isolationism, nativism, and other fundamentally illiberal and unconservative philosophies. asserted

It → make → protectionism

So much so that long-standing GOP strategist Karl Rove openly declared that his party had been captured by Nazis and that he’d vote Democrat in these elections. asserted

he → stand → elections

The powerful Bush family in Texas publicly sided with Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton, citing concerns with Paxton’s candidacy. asserted

family → side → candidacy

The woke Right is to blame for the GOP’s midterm bloodbath

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