Republican strategists and figures close to the White House are warning that the war with Iran could significantly damage the party's prospects in the midterm elections, with one source saying the conflict "almost cements the fact that we lose the midterms in November — the Senate and House," as a new report from POLITICO reveals.
The concerns center on the economic fallout from the conflict, particularly rising gas prices, which Republicans fear could overshadow their messaging on tax cuts and border security. Even as the administration announced a temporary ceasefire, party operatives expressed skepticism that it would be enough to reverse voter sentiment.
