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President Donald Trump touches his ear as he talks about the noise from the new ballroom construction before a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The closing economic pitch Republicans are too scared to make

Tiana Lowe Doescher · October 24, 2026 8:03 am

Trump.

Trump and the MAGA enthusiasm strategy

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Abdul el Sayed’s chronic, brazen lying

Abdul el Sayed.

Is it too late to move the midterm needle in Michigan?

Bucks County demonstrators.

The conservative who said yes to Bucks County, USA

A man blows a kiss to Navy sailors marching in uniform during the gay pride parade Saturday, July 21, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

GOP platform cuts gay rights in military

Paul Bedard August 21, 2012 4:00 am

President Obama answers reporters' questions during a news conference. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Poll: Media bias worse than money in politics

Paul Bedard August 21, 2012 4:00 am

Mo.’s Danforth, Ashcroft, Bond, Talent tell Akin to go

Mo.’s Danforth, Ashcroft, Bond, Talent tell Akin to go

Paul Bedard August 21, 2012 4:00 am

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign rally, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in Manchester N.H. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Poll: Government workers want Obama, self-employed for Romney

Paul Bedard August 20, 2012 4:00 am

Record July fundraising for Senate Democrats

Record July fundraising for Senate Democrats

Paul Bedard August 20, 2012 4:00 am

‘Cool’ is all that remains

‘Cool’ is all that remains

Mona Charen August 20, 2012 4:00 am

A debate about debates

A debate about debates

Cal Thomas August 20, 2012 4:00 am

Rick Santorumm, the model Republican-looking candidate? (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Democrats can win–if they look like Republicans!

Paul Bedard August 20, 2012 4:00 am

Gov. Jerry Brown kicked off his campaign for a November ballot initiative that would temporarily increase sales and income taxes to stave off state budget cuts that could include three fewer weeks of school, during a visit to New Technology High School in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. If approved by voters, Prop. 30 would raise the state sales tax by a quarter cent for four years and raise taxes on incomes over $250,.000 for seven years. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Blue states taxing their way to deficits

Conn Carroll August 20, 2012 4:00 am

Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, said God urged the group's security guard not to kill the attacker who shot him. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Shot FRC guard: God said don’t kill attacker

Paul Bedard August 20, 2012 4:00 am

Anti-Obama movie beats Batman, Bourne

Paul Bedard August 20, 2012 4:00 am

Republicans like former primary foe Sarah Steelman are embarassed by Rep. Todd Akin's comment.

Mo. Senate Republican’s ‘legitimate rape’ line embarrasses GOP

Paul Bedard August 20, 2012 4:00 am