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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
Democrats are using the spike to blame Republicans for higher costs, while GOP candidates call it a temporary oil-market fluctuation.
- With national gas prices rising above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, Democrats are targeting congressional Republicans in 44 districts with digital ads blaming them for higher costs.
- Oil prices dropped Friday after President Donald Trump and Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels for the ceasefire remainder.
- Iowa Republican activist Todd Blodgett reports gas prices up 35% to 40% in his state, while the war costs more than $890 million daily.
- Republican pollster Brent Buchanan advises candidates to be transparent with voters about the path forward, while strategist Rob Stutzman suggests focusing on blue-state governance.
- Estimates show 14 Texas House seats could flip in November, while New York Rep. Mike Lawler pledged to focus on bringing gas prices below $3 as analysts warn high costs may linger.
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