Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Romney counts reasons GOP lost: 'Bad policy, bad character'

Headline from The Hill

Former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Wednesday listed off reasons he thought his party failed in this year’s midterms, in which Democrats won both the House and Senate. “Bad policy, bad character make bad politics: erratic tariffs, impulsive Iran war, blanket pardons, apparent corruption, weaponized …

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  1. Deseret News

    Romney blames GOP midterm losses on ‘bad policy, bad character’ (opens Deseret News)

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    Former Sen. Mitt Romney attributed Republicans’ sweeping losses in the midterm elections to a lack of sound policy and compassionate governing, urging members of his party to reverse course. In a statement on social media, Romney criticized the Republican Party for what he viewed as missteps on issu…

  2. The Hill

    Romney counts reasons GOP lost: 'Bad policy, bad character' (opens The Hill)

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    Former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Wednesday listed off reasons he thought his party failed in this year’s midterms, in which Democrats won both the House and Senate. “Bad policy, bad character make bad politics: erratic tariffs, impulsive Iran war, blanket pardons, apparent corruption, weaponized …

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