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How 3 GOP Freshmen Are Trying to Survive the Midterms

March 12, 2026 · 11:00 am ET · Leave a Comment

Time: “The three most vulnerable freshmen are testing how much room there is for pushback in a party still defined by Trump and a House majority hanging on by a single seat. They’re carefully carving out minimal distance on flashpoints like ICE raids and healthcare, through pointed letters, quiet pressure on the Administration, and the occasional vote.”

“Nuance is tricky in a loud and relentlessly partisan political climate, but it’s the gamble on which they’re betting their return tickets to Washington.”

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