An opinion article by Our Republic President and Senior Fellow Justin Haskins was featured on the front page of Fox News’ website, bringing national attention to his analysis of Republicans’ disappointing performance in the 2026 midterm elections and the challenges conservatives face heading into 2028.
In the Fox News article, Haskins identifies three major factors behind Republicans’ electoral losses and outlines what conservatives must do to regain political momentum.
First, Haskins argues that conservatives have failed to articulate an ambitious, inspiring vision for America’s future. While socialists and progressives promise sweeping transformations of American society, Republican leaders have largely focused on relatively narrow policy goals. Haskins calls for a bold alternative centered on economic freedom, entrepreneurship, limited government, and the restoration of power to states and local communities.
Second, he highlights the ongoing affordability crisis. Despite improvements in inflation and some important economic reforms, Americans continue to struggle with historically elevated housing costs, high mortgage rates, and expensive everyday necessities. Haskins argues that Republicans must pursue more aggressive spending reductions, deregulation, and other reforms to deliver meaningful economic relief.
Finally, Haskins examines the political consequences of the ongoing war in Iran, which has divided the Republican coalition, increased energy costs, and raised questions about the administration’s priorities.
Haskins concludes that Republicans must make significant changes if they hope to prevent socialist and progressive policies from dominating the 2028 election. That means offering Americans a compelling vision for the future, addressing the affordability crisis, and ensuring that Washington’s priorities reflect the concerns of ordinary Americans.
Read the full article at Fox News.
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