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American Univ. professor on how the RNC convention might influence midterms

11 SEP 2026 · 02:10 ET·1:34·7.18K VIEWS·1.3× USUAL PACE

Professor Allan Lichtman, a historian at American University, stated that the RNC convention's strategy of "preaching to the choir" may not succeed in attracting new voters. He believes this approach mirrors a mistake made by Democrats in 2024 and could doom Republicans in 2026, as it fails to address the economic realities and pain felt by voters.

WHY IT MATTERS

The RNC convention's messaging strategy is being analyzed for its potential impact on the upcoming midterm elections, with Lichtman suggesting it could alienate potential voters by ignoring their economic concerns.

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