Coverage dated November 4, 2026 to November 5, 2026

Counterpoint: GOP bet on big government — & lost

Headline from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After a big loss, there’s always plenty of finger-pointing. Well, get ready because I have eight fingers (and two thumbs) to point.

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  1. Tampa Bay Times

    Republicans bet on big government policies — and lost | Column (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    After a big loss, there’s always plenty of finger-pointing. Well, get ready because I have eight fingers (and two thumbs) to point. Republicans who borrowed big-government ideas from the left paid for it on Tuesday.

  2. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    COMMENTARY: Republicans bet on big government — and lost (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Republicans can and should start in the lame-duck session by getting back to basics.

  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Counterpoint: GOP bet on big government — & lost (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    After a big loss, there’s always plenty of finger-pointing. Well, get ready because I have eight fingers (and two thumbs) to point.

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