The GOP midterm convention is a political experiment. Will it really work?
Republicans plan to highlight their tax cuts and a sealed southern border. But affordability and persistent inflation are lingering problems that worry voters.
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What happenedRepublicans plan to highlight their tax cuts and a sealed southern border. But affordability and persistent inflation are lingering problems that worry voters.
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The GOP midterm convention is a political experiment. Will it really work?
Republicans plan to highlight their tax cuts and a sealed southern border. But affordability and persistent inflation are lingering problems that worry voters.