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Republicans, Facing Midterm Peril, Try to Brand Democrats as Communists

Republicans are seeking to brand Democrats as communists in the lead-up to the midterm elections, with President Trump stating that communism is a greater threat than the Pearl Harbor or 9/11 attacks. The effectiveness of this midterm strategy remains uncertain.
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Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 05:00 AM EDT
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