The Republican Party is facing serious headwinds going into November. The party that controls the White House typically loses seats in Congress in the midterms. On top of that, President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit a new low, and voters continue to express dissatisfaction with the economy and the war with Iran.
\n\nYet James Blair, a top Trump political adviser, said he still believes Republicans can hang on to their majorities in Congress — although he knows it won’t be easy.
\n\n“‘I’m cautiously optimistic,” Blair said. “I won’t predict, you know, how many seats are going to be in either chamber come November. But, I do think there is a path for us to retain both majorities and defy history, for sure.”
\n\nBlair made his remarks in an interview with “Here’s the Scoop: Election Edition,” NBC News’ new Saturday podcast series hosted by chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake.
\n\nListen and follow “Here’s the Scoop: Election Edition” here.
\n\nBlair served as deputy White House chief of staff until April and has been at the center of Trump’s political operations, now serving as the chief of the president’s MAGA Inc. super PAC. During the campaign, Blair was Trump’s political director…
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