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Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war"
TL;DR
- S. war with Iran, which has driven up oil prices at a time when costs are already high.
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Nov 4, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 5:45:18 PM · Reported with: The Guardian US Politics, The Indian Express, NBC News Politics, CBS News Politics
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The Guardian US Politics — JD Vance says US war on Iran is ‘real reason’ Republicans lost midterm electionsThe Indian Express — Why Republicans lost US midterm elections 2026: JD Vance says ‘Iran war is the reason’NBC News Politics — Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran warCBS News Politics — Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war"Up next · Politics
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