# Republicans were bullish about the Senate and are now playing defense in red states.

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Podcast: [Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-power-politics-with-stephanie-ruhle-7904577)
Published: 2026-09-23T18:10:48+00:00
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