# Ron DeSantis Says 2026 Midterms ‘Close To An Extinction-Level Event’ For GOP

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ron-desantis-says-2026-midterms-close-to-an-extinction-level-event-for-gop/
- Published: 2026-11-04T20:16:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T04:08:14+00:00
- Original publisher: The Daily Caller (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://dailycaller.com/2026/11/04/ron-desantis-2026-midterm-close-extinction-level-event-republican-party
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- DeSantis called the midterms a near extinction-level setback for Republicans.
- He blamed voter frustration with Washington Republicans and household costs.
- He said rebuilding the party could take several election cycles.

## Summary

Outgoing Florida Republican governor Ron DeSantis said the 2026 midterm results were a severe setback for his party, warning Republicans could lose influence in Washington for years. He argued voters were rejecting congressional Republicans over their conduct and performance, rather than embracing liberalism.

DeSantis said that from January, Florida would be the only one of the ten largest US states under Republican control. He cited voter concerns including mortgage rates above 7%, petrol at $4 a gallon and rising grocery prices, alongside criticism of GOP candidates’ messaging and lawmakers’ positions on releasing the Epstein files and congressional stock trading. He said rebuilding would take more than one election cycle, pointing to Florida as an example of how the party could assemble a coalition.

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