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Republicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.

President Donald Trump’s economic agenda is becoming a particular problem in the Midwest.

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POLITICO· Sep 22, 9:00 AMRepublicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.

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Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison says DC's overspending will soon be haunting the American economyRepresentative Eric Burlison preaches fiscal prudence and free-market conservatism, and promotes plan to reign in the affordability crisis, and fix healthcare for the American people.

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Republicans target Vegas district with Trump's 'no tax on tips' policyIn Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican Marty O'Donnell.

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GOP Rep. Salazar says she spoke with Trump and he is ‘very receptive’ to her warning about Hispanic votersGOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Sunday said that President Donald Trump was “very receptive” to her warning that Hispanic voters feel “betrayed” by his immigration agenda ahead of the midterm elections.

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Rep. Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune that you have brought" to the GOPGOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."

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Scalise: El-Sayed 'Not the Anomaly'During an appearance on Thursday's broadcast of FBN's "Mornings," House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) insisted Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a self-proclaimed Democrat Socialist, was not an anomaly. | Clips

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Democrats are betting on pastors and ministers in the midtermsFusing faith and politics is almost a no-brainer for many Republicans hoping to hold public office. But this election cycle, 12 pastors, seminarians and former clergy ran as Democrats, with about half securing nominations. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with NPR religion correspondent Jason Derose, who recently spent time on the campaign trail with…

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Murphy: Republicans in Deeply Red States Losing Because Iran War VotesOn Thursday's broadcast of MS NOW's "Deadline," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Republican lawmakers will likely lose in the midterm elections because they | Clips

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Can $1 billion power the GOP to victory in the midterms? Some campaigns fear it's too lateRepublicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump's unpopularity, persistent cost concerns and the fallout from the war in Iran.

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Trump: U.S. won't attack Iran before midtermsPresident Trump said Thursday the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Why it matters: Trump had been considering for several days resuming major combat operations before the midterms. However, his past statements about his intentions in Iran haven't always matched what he ultimately did. If major combat operations resume,…

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