How GOP groups are spending campaign funds to rally support ahead of midterms

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published October 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM MDT

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Jessica Taylor with the Cook Political Report how Republican groups are shifting spending amid unfavorable polling for their party ahead of the midterms.

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

Make a monthly donation

Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month

Make a one-time donation

Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR

Pay pledge or update info

Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information