Iran War Tests GOP Midterm Momentum
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An ongoing Iran conflict has driven higher gas prices and ongoing economic anxiety, complicating Republicans’ midterm messaging as Trump’s stance and the war’s durability threaten to upend political dynamics; while some GOP strategists insist relief is possible, analysts warn a prolonged conflict could widen Democratic opportunities in the House and put Senate control at risk, even as Democrats celebrate certain local wins and forecasters shift races in their favor, with energy prices expected to stay volatile for months.
- As Iran war drags on, midterm forecasts for Republicans get even worse The Washington Post
- Young Republicans more skeptical of Iran war, dividing Trump base USA Today
- Opinion | A Republican Strategist Explains What’s Going On With the Party The New York Times
- Trump and his party confront the political perils of chaos: From the Politics Desk NBC News
- US lawmakers split on party lines over negotiations’ failure to end Iran war The Guardian
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