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RNC chair says "we need the president to be on the ballot" as midterms loom

10 SEP 2026 · 18:33 ET·6:25·3.75K VIEWS

Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters stated that the party needs President to be on the ballot for the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking at the GOP's first midterm convention, Gruters emphasized the president's ability to motivate voters and his effectiveness as a messenger, asserting that candidates who embrace the president and his agenda will be winners. He contrasted the Republican candidates with those on the left, whom he characterized as 'left-wing radicals.'

WHY IT MATTERS

The RNC's strategy hinges on the president's ability to drive turnout, which is crucial for Republican success in the November midterms, as the party aims to defy historical trends.

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