Can Republicans Beat the Midterm Odds? Sen. Hagerty Weighs In artwork
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Can Republicans Beat the Midterm Odds? Sen. Hagerty Weighs In

Oct 4, 2026 · 15 min

Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty joins John Bickley and Georgia Howe to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, Republican efforts to hold the Senate, and the party’s strategy for overcoming the historical disadvantages facing the party in power. Hagerty also addresses voter concerns over fuel and housing costs, the GOP’s response to affordability, his Freedom to Build Act, the impact of the war in…