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NYTIMES (Lisa Lerer and Shane Goldmacher) - Who’s Winning the Battle for Congress?

It’s Oct. 5 — 29 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

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Why are Republicans in Congress attempting a pre-election pivot as of late September 2026?
Republicans are attempting a pre-election pivot because they are bracing for midterm losses after nearly two years of allowing President Trump to set their agenda.
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What action are G.O.P. senators attempting to take before the November elections according to reports from September 2026?
G.O.P. senators are attempting to take quick action on cost-of-living measures that they can show to voters before the November elections.
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From related NYTIMES (Annie Karni and Carl Hulse): Bracing for Midterm Losses, Republicans in Congress Try a Pre-election Pivot
What specific type of measures are G.O.P. senators looking to implement before the November election?
G.O.P. senators are looking to take quick action on cost-of-living measures to present to voters before November.
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From related NYTIMES (Annie Karni and Carl Hulse): Bracing for Midterm Losses, Republicans in Congress Try a Pre-election Pivot
How have Republican senators approached agenda-setting over the nearly two years leading up to this period?
For nearly two years, G.O.P. senators have allowed President Trump to set their agenda.
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From related NYTIMES (Annie Karni and Carl Hulse): Bracing for Midterm Losses, Republicans in Congress Try a Pre-election Pivot
What strategy are Republicans in Congress attempting as they brace for potential midterm losses?
Republicans are attempting a pre-election pivot by grasping for quick action on cost-of-living measures that they can show to voters before November.
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