US EditionWarning signs flash red for Republicans as Iran war drives up gas prices and Florida district flips
- On Tuesday, Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state legislative district special election that includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach.
- Political warning signs are flashing red for Republicans ahead of midterm elections, as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high and threatens economic stability.
- Today's average gas price is $3.98, according to AAA, while recent polling shows 45% of Americans are extremely or very concerned about fuel affordability.
- Republican lawmakers including Rep. Mark Alford blamed Democrats for the five-week partial government shutdown, while National Republican Congressional Committee chair Richard Hudson urged patience on economic impacts.
- Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin said the victory proves "we can win anywhere," as Democrats prepare for midterms that historically penalize the president's party.
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The political warning signs that privately worried some Republicans in the US for months have now turned into red flags ahead of November's midterm elections, as the war on Iran keeps fuel prices high, travelers at airports are waiting ever longer for security checks, and Americans are generally unconcerned about the cost of living.
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Warning signs flash red for Republicans as Iran war drives up gas prices
Political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red ahead of November’s midterm elections, as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high, travelers face unprecedented airport security wait times and Americans remain concerned about steep costs of living. The latest sign of trouble came Tuesday from President Donald Trump’s own backyard as Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election to fl…
Warning signs flash red for Republicans as Iran war drives up gas prices, Florida district flips
Political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red ahead of November’s Midterm Elections, as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high, travelers face unprecedented airport security wait times and Americans remain concerned about steep costs of living. The latest sign of trouble came Tuesday from President Donald Trump’s own backyard as Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida Special Election to fl…
Warning signs grow for Republicans as Iran war lifts gas prices and Florida seat flips
WASHINGTON — Political warning signs that have privately worried some Republicans for months are starting to flash red ahead of November's midterm elections, as the war in...
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Warning signs flash red for Republicans as Iran war drives up gas prices and Florida district flips
Republicans face growing political trouble ahead of November's midterm elections as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high and voters worry about living costs.
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