# Midterms Have Gotten 'Ugly' for Republicans: Cook

https://mins.news/en/video/78899

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-29 14:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iil__z0bbvQ

> Cook Political Report founder and contributor Charlie Cook says the midterm outlook has deteriorated sharply for Republicans over the past month as energy costs, tariffs and affordability concerns weigh on voters. He says the Democratic brand remains weak, with voters acting less to support Democrats than to oppose Republicans.

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