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Republican skepticism towards Gabbard arises largely from her views that contradict longstanding hawkish attitudes prevalent among party officials who strongly advocate for robust foreign intelligence powers. Still, her stated intent to reform the intelligence community resonates with a portion of the electorate looking for change. Thus, Gabbard’s challenge to secure confirmation rests not only on reactionary sentiments from both sides of the aisle but also on her ability to navigate a nuanced political landscape filled with longtime incumbents who are less inclined to embrace radical change.