# The GOP’s Midterm Strategy Begins to Unravel

An episode of [The Mary Trump Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1785081636), 8 Oct 2026, 12 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9649771607.mp3

With just 26 days until the midterms, the stakes are rising as Donald Trump's San Antonio rally for Ken Paxton erupts in chaos, Democrats widen their lead in congressional polling, and Republicans pour hundreds of millions into increasingly competitive races. GOP leaders are also admitting their redistricting strategy is falling short of expectations. Plus, Ken Paxton attacks James Talarico, new polling examines Donald's approval rating in Ohio, and House Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in as Election Day approaches. Please send comments/questions contact@marytrump-media.com Consider visiting MaryTrump.org and subscribing to my Substack: The Good in Us Mary Trump Media Store https://shop.marytrumpmedia.com/

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