“HUGH HEWITT: The ghosts of 2006 are stirring — but will they catch the GOP?”

Key points

• The piece compares 2026 to 2006, when Republicans lost multiple House and Senate seats.
• A Washington Post poll in Kansas suggests potential overstatement of Democratic support.
• Different economic metrics between 2006 and 2026 are cited to gauge voter sentiment.
• The narrative links Iran’s actions and regional conflict to Republican positioning.
• It notes contrasts in candidate quality and political dynamics between the two eras.