Political Quotes

Don Beyer: “I think Republicans expect that in nine weeks they're going to lose the majority of the House, maybe the Senate, and…”

On the recordSeptember 4, 2026
I think Republicans expect that in nine weeks they're going to lose the majority of the House, maybe the Senate, and that this project could be endangered by a new Democratic majority that actually stands up to Trump,
Said by
Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia
Source
npr.org

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on political implications of the arch project.

Share

More from Don Beyer

Sep 4, 2026

I have not met a single constituent in my inside-the-Beltway district, Democrat or Republican, who wants this arch,

npr.org
Sep 5, 2026

He has no one in the Republican Party willing to stand up to him on many, many different things. He only might have that trifecta for another couple of weeks.

npr.org
Sep 11, 2026

Congress needs a sense of urgency on AI that it has not had so far.

huffpost.com
Sep 4, 2026

“This project is not even close to being ready for prime time. The Administration has not won the legal battle over the proposal, which is plainly illegal without congressional authorization,” Beyer said in a statement.

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation