# Squishes don’t win

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Washington Examiner, Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AM · Read it: <https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4803206/2028-republican-nominee-consistent-conservatism/>

In 2028, I want a Republican nominee who can say no to a Republican president, a Democratic governor, or a room full of our own donors and give the same reason every time. If the answer depends on who’s asking, we already know how that person will govern. There’s a lazy assumption in Republican politics

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AM: [Squishes don’t win](<https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4803206/2028-republican-nominee-consistent-conservatism/>) — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States, rated Lean right)
  In 2028, I want a Republican nominee who can say no to a Republican president, a Democratic governor, or a room full of our own donors and give the same reason every time. If the answer depends on who’s asking, we already know how that person will govern. There’s a lazy assumption in Republican politics
- Nov 15, 2026, 12:07 PM: [Longhorns don't move in newest US LBM Coaches Poll despite LSU win](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/longhorns-dont-move-newest-us-180728837.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  After a dramatic come-from-behind win over LSU in Baton Rouge, the Texas Longhorns stand pat at No. 8 in the newest US LBM Coaches Poll.