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Republicans enter the 2026 midterms with a historic financial advantage, amassing nearly $1 billion in campaign funds—driven by wealthy donors, tech oligarchs, and Trump-aligned super PACs—while Democrats rely on small-dollar fundraising and standout candidates like James Tallarico. Despi
Republicans enter the 2026 midterms with a historic financial advantage, amassing nearly $1 billion in campaign funds—driven by wealthy donors, tech oligarchs, and Trump-aligned super PACs—while Democrats rely on small-dollar fundraising and standout candidates like James Tallarico. Despi
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Ben Goldmacher
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