Fox News host Laura Ingraham pressed Republicans to unify their efforts as November elections approach. On Tuesday's episode of "The Ingraham Angle," Ingraham warned GOP candidates face stiff competition from Democrats in several states, singling out Iowa. "I think there are a number of states that Republicans better get their act together. Iowa is one of them," she said.
Ned Ryun, CEO of America Majority, cautioned that the Republican Party risks losing control of both the House and Senate. "We've got to kick it into gear over these next ten weeks, or we're looking at not only losing the House but losing the Senate as well," Ryun said. Republicans currently hold 218 House seats and a 53-45 Senate majority over Democrats, alongside two independent senators who typically vote with Democrats.
Ryun attributed the vulnerability to apathy among some GOP candidates and voter skepticism that Republicans have fulfilled campaign promises. "We gave Republicans all the power in '24—House, Senate, White House. Really didn't follow through on some of these promises," Ryun said.
He cited specific grievances: the Senate's perceived disregard for its base regarding the SAVE America Act, gas prices at $4.10 a gallon, and the ongoing conflict in Iran. "The Iran war is killing us," he added.
The conversation touched on the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff. Senator Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won that primary with backing from President Trump, who appeared on stage to support her campaign.
But Ryun warned that a Graham victory in the general election is not assured. He identified Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee, as a formidable opponent. "I don't think it's a given. Andrews is gonna be a tough candidate in the general," Ryun said.
Ryun expanded his concerns beyond South Carolina, cautioning that Republicans are underestimating challenges in other Senate races. "I think Republicans are kind of whistling past the graveyard on some of these Senate seats that they thought were safe," he said, listing Nebraska, Ohio, Alaska, and Iowa as states where GOP Senate seats face unexpected competition.
