Republicans hope polls are wrong as Democrats hold a roughly 9-point national lead and GOP leaders privately brace for House losses
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Republicans are increasingly hoping polling is inaccurate ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, with Democrats holding a roughly 9-point national lead and GOP leaders privately expecting to lose the House, Politico reported.
Republican strategists argue that polls have repeatedly underestimated support for Donald Trump and Republican voters, particularly in the Midwest. They are hoping for a repeat of 2022, when Democrats performed better than expected despite unfavorable polling.
One Republican strategist warned that if current polls are accurate, 2026 could become one of the worst election cycles in Republican history.
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