Steve Daines
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We’re seeing the Democrats are just running so far to the left that it's frightening where the center of gravity is now a Democrat Party,”
Steve Daines · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Daines said Democrats are moving further left, shifting the party's center of gravity.
“one of the most important voices in the 2026 election.”
Steve Daines · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Daines told Fox News Digital that Trump would play a key role in the 2026 election.
“The party that is in powers base tends to be a bit more complacent. We've got to get our happy, complacent Republican voters out to the polls, because we cannot allow Democrats to take control.”
Steve Daines · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Daines said Republicans need to mobilize their base to prevent Democratic control.
“And this has been one of the more compelling arguments for ‘26, and the president can make that as well as anybody.”
Steve Daines · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Daines said Trump could effectively make the argument about Democrats moving left ahead of the midterms.
“common sense versus crazy”
Steve Daines · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Daines said Trump could highlight a contrast between common sense and the Democratic Party's direction.
“I think he's a very important voice here, because in midterm elections, it's about turning out your base. In midterm elections, the party that's not in power tends to be angry, and they're motivated, and they do vote,”
Steve Daines · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Daines discussed the importance of turnout dynamics in midterm elections.