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Party strategists discuss 2026 midterm election strategy
PBS NewsHour presented a discussion with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul about the parties’ closing messages and expected performance in the final month of the midterm election cycle.
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Republicans hold a financial advantage in the 2026 midterm election cycle.
“Republicans hold a massive financial advantage”
Democrats are making gains in polls during the final month of the midterm election cycle.
“it’s Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle”
The 2026 midterm election cycle is in its final month.
“in the final month of the midterm elections cycle”
Amna Nawaz interviewed Faiz Shakir and Melik Abdul about the parties’ closing strategies.
“Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul”
Faiz Shakir is a Democratic strategist.
“Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir”
Melik Abdul is a Republican strategist and media consultant.
“Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul”