The GOP heads into the general election with a significant enthusiasm deficit
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
Republicans face mounting challenges as voter engagement levels trail expectations heading into the final stretch of midterm elections. The party's leadership has organized an unconventional convention strategy aimed at revitalizing grassroots participation and mobilizing core supporters. Political analysts question whether these initiatives will effectively close the enthusiasm gap that threatens to impact electoral performance across key races in the coming weeks.
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The GOP heads into the general election with a significant enthusiasm deficit
It remains to be seen whether this week’s unusual GOP midterm convention will fire up the base for the final two months of the campaign, but the party clearly needs some help.
