The two-week temporary ceasefire has done little to quell GOP fears about the war in Iran costing the party seats in November.
Republicans are relieved over Trump’s steps toward reconciliation in Iran — but they worry the measures are too little, too late to save them from a brutal midterm election cycle.
Behind the public celebration by many Republicans of the temporary two-week ceasefire announcement, longtime party operatives continue to warn of a bleak political reality as the cost-of-living concerns around the war including spiking gas prices that are likely to continue for weeks if not longer even if the fragile ceasefire holds.
A person close to the White House, granted anonymity to speak candidly, put it bluntly.
“This war in Iran almost cements the fact that we lose the midterms in November — the Senate and House,” the person said.
Easy fix, republicans can grow some and vote with their constituent’s and the country’s interests. Tune out corporate and foreign interests. Support health care. Strengthen social security (a pension we pay for!). Break up monopolies. Put policies in place to improve cost of living and upward mobility. Shut down the culture wars that are distractions. Invest in education and science for our future. Repair the lost trust with our global allies through diplomacy, laws, and actions. Oh - and place consequences on our president and leaders that are pedophiles, corrupt, and war criminals. The answer is SO SIMPLE!