Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas joins Margaret Hoover to break down the results of the midterm elections, the weaker than anticipated performance of GOP candidates, and the direction of the party heading into 2024.

Hutchinson, who is considering a 2024 presidential run, explains why he blames former President Donald Trump for the party’s losses in key races and why he believes there is an urgent need for Republicans to look to a post-Trump future.

He warns of the danger in the rhetoric of GOP election deniers like Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and calls for a return to “common-sense” conservatism.

Hutchinson also discusses the role of abortion rights in the election, the top priorities for Republicans if they take control of the House, and whether they should pursue impeachment of President Joe Biden.

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