‘I did not see that coming’

Republicans nationwide grapple with ‘blue wave’ election KC Allen Sentinel Reporter [email protected] A pundit on one of the cable news networks spelled it out for a television audience as the election results unfolded when he said, “I did not see that coming”. He might not have, but for as much enthusiasm as Republicans had in 2020 and 2024, it had seriously waned by the time the midterms arrived last week. Fundraising was down among Republicans, with Democratic governor-elect Amy Acton reportedly out-raising money versus the campaign of her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy. As Republicans grapple with proverbially being taken to the woodshed nationally, theories as to their defeats continue to emerge, which is expected after a crushing loss.

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