Republicans need to win in November to stop Democrats: Byron York

Published May 12, 2026 11:14am ET | Updated May 12, 2026 11:14am ET



Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said Republicans winning the 2026 midterm elections would be the “biggest way” to respond to Democrats’ attempts to retake power. 

York said Democrats’ rhetoric about President Donald Trump is to make voters within their party think any measure is “justified” to win elections. 

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