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Why did Republicans lose the midterms? GOP soul-searching begins.
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- Widespread Republican losses in the midterm elections are roiling the GOP, prompting soul-searching over what went wrong, and a brewing blame-game that's expected to heat up as the party looks toward the next election.
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Nov 5, 2026 · Updated 11/5/2026, 9:24:23 PM · Reported with: CBS News Politics
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