In today’s Roll Call, the Winston Group’s David Winston writes about how Republicans can make sure that the 2026 midterms aren’t a repeat of 2018.

In the upcoming midterm election, Trump and Republicans have a second chance at the ring when it comes to the economy, if … 

If they can put their economic growth policies into place with the “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill and get it done in time for voters to see real progress.   

And a second if …

If there is a partywide commitment to focus on the No. 1 issue, the economy, and actually make it the No. 1 issue in the election, so we don’t see a repeat of 2018. 

Read the full piece here.