The Republican Party’s best closing ad is already on tape

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Roff, P. (2026, October 23). The Republican Party’s best closing ad is already on tape. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4776193/slotkin-deterrence-gop-midterm-ad/

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The article argues that Republicans should take an aggressive stance against Democrats immediately before the upcoming election, given current polls indicating tight races and high stakes for the 2026 elections. It suggests that there is little to lose by adopting a confrontational approach since many key races are closely contested or favoring the Democrats.

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As of October 23, 2026, Peter Roff of the Washington Examiner suggests that Republicans should aggressively attack Democrats in the final weeks before Election Day to try and regain control of Congress. The article notes that recent polls indicate many critical races are either too close to call or favoring Democrats. Given these conditions, Roff argues that Republicans have little to lose by mounting a strong offensive campaign strategy.

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