Steve Deace Show Are Republicans Already COOKED in the Midterms? | Guest: Rob Eno | 3/27/26
Mar 27, 2026
Rob Eno, managing editor at Blaze Media and political analyst, joins the roundtable. They assess Republican prospects for the 2026 midterms and whether recent special elections signal trouble. Discussion covers Ken Paxton’s maneuver with the SAVE Act and the dilemma it poses for Trump endorsements. The conversation also touches on Iran risks, economic pressures, and cultural critiques shaping voter sentiment.
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Republicans Face Real Midterm Danger
- Rob Eno and the hosts argue Republicans look 'cooked' for 2026 due to weak legislative delivery and worsening polls in key Senate states.
- They cite inflation, Iran war fallout, and poor Senate leadership (Tillis, Cornyn, Thune) as concrete drivers of likely losses.
Deliver Visible Wins Quickly
- Do prioritize concrete, achievable reforms and enforcement that voters can see before midterms rather than symbolic gestures.
- Steve warns small, politically feasible actions (arrests, SAVE Act) must be delivered to restore credibility.
GOP Strategy Looks Like Stacked Box Offense
- Steve Deace compares GOP strategy to running ineffective plays against a stacked defense: plenty of ideas but little appetite to execute them.
- He emphasizes Trump-era mandate resentment: voters feel promises weren't followed with meaningful action, worsening turnout and enthusiasm.