RNC Chairman Joe Gruters responds to questions about the economy with a statement that his party is running against "communism." Republican leadership has not shown an understanding of communism, socialism, or really any economic model other than "grift."

Asked about the claim that Republicans are out of touch, RNC chairman Joe Gruters didn't respond by arguing that the economy is doing great. — Read the rest

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I have little faith in polls, and I hate prediction markets, but I can't help peeking at PressAudit's 2026 midterm tracker.

The founder, Paul Renshaw, created this midterms page that shows prediction market odds from Polymarket and Kalshi on who is likely to control Congress. — Read the rest

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