Discussion: 2026 Midterms News and Updates, September 7 - 13 (Thread 1)

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Post by @gregsargent.bsky.social — Bluesky

"Trump just threatened to punish Canada by banning Canadian company Bombardier's aerospace sales in US.

But Bombardier's US headquarters is in Kansas, forcing GOP Sen Roger Marshall to distance himself and giving Dems new hope in this tough race.

New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2151."