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Sen. Tim Scott privately says Republicans are "in fight for our lives" as midterms near

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Sen. Tim Scott privately says Republicans are "in fight for our lives" as midterms near. (2026, September 24). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tim-scott-republicans-fight-for-our-lives-midterms-near/

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Sen. Tim Scott, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, privately told his colleagues that Republicans are “in the fight of our lives” as the midterms approach. This internal assessment reflects the party’s concerns about upcoming Senate races. CBS News political director Fin Gómez provides analysis on the statement's significance.
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In a private conversation, Sen. Tim Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, warned his fellow Republicans that they are in what he called “the fight of our lives” as the midterms approach. According to CBS News, Scott made this statement to colleagues emphasizing the critical nature of upcoming midterm battleground races. The warning underscores the high stakes for Republicans ahead of the November elections.

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Sen. Tim Scott privately says Republicans are "in fight for our lives" as midterms near CBS News has learned chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. Tim Scott, told colleagues they're "in the fight of our lives" for the midterm battleground races.
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Sen. Tim Scott privately says Republicans are "in fight for our lives" as midterms near CBS News has learned chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. Tim Scott, told colleagues they're "in the fight of our lives" for the midterm battleground races. asserted
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