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Brzezinski: Senate GOP Hopes SCOTUS Alito "October Surprise" Can Save Majority — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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Senate Republicans are reportedly eyeing a potential 'October surprise' retirement from Justice Samuel Alito or Clarence Thomas to energize conservative voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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