Republicans stumble into 2026
Jan 09, 2026•12 min
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Episode description
It’s election year blues for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill. Anna and Jake break down Republicans’ rocky start to 2026, the growing GOP messaging mess and why foreign policy fights are complicating life for party leaders.
Plus, Democrats’ tricky Venezuela bind and the high-stakes redistricting debate unfolding in Virginia.
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