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To Retain Control of Congress, GOP Must Protect Seniors

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12.07.2026

The midterm elections are fast approaching, and Republicans are clinging to slim majorities in both houses of Congress. To retain control, Republicans must overcome the historical advantages that favor the Democrat Party. The party not in control of the White House and Congress usually performs well in midterm elections, as voters tend to look for “change.”

In this election year, the “change” the Democrats are offering is socialism, which should be rejected by most voters. The far-left Democrat candidates are winning their primaries, defeating long-term congressional incumbents.

Many leading Democrat operatives and commentators, such as James Carville, are apoplectic about the success of socialist candidates. He knows this will hurt Democrats nationwide in the upcoming midterm election.

To take advantage of this golden opportunity, Republicans need to deliver for their base by passing the SAVE America Act and other legislation. Such a plan of action was proposed by U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX), who outlined a 14-point agenda for Republicans to follow in the final months of the 119th Congress.

As Roy noted, “We were elected to deliver what we promised the American people, not to campaign for reelection. Delivering on decisive policy mandates is the best way to grow a majority.”

One of the promises the Republicans made to voters was to protect our seniors. As Americans enjoy our 250th anniversary, one of the clearest measures of our incredible progress is how we treat our seniors.

Our country made a solemn promise to the generation that built it. After a lifetime of work, they would have access to quality, affordable healthcare. Medicare Advantage is the way that millions of American seniors are........

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