EXCLUSIVE: Thune Says GOP Needs To Craft ‘Winning’ Message On Economy, Cost Of Living Ahead Of Midterms

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EXCLUSIVE: Thune Says GOP Needs To Craft ‘Winning’ Message On Economy, Cost Of Living Ahead Of Midterms

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Following Democrats’ sweep of key races on Tuesday night, Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he expects Republicans to be laser-focused on affordability issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Thune said that…

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