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.

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[–] 5 points 7 months ago (13 children)

Shhh, don't let the Dem supporters and Blue No Matter Who types hear this. They'll say you voted for Trump personally.

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  • [–] 8 points 7 months ago (11 children)

    Everyone outside the country knows Harris was an excellent candidate.

    Saying "I voted republican because of the dems" is typical american behaviour.

    That's why you are where you are, but it's not your fault, it never is.

    You guys are saying that what Trump did to your country is because of the democrats?

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    You guys are saying that what Trump did to your country is because of the democrats?

    If you're not familiar with our politics then you don't know how right you are. The Democrats have a strategy of giving Republicans rope to hang themselves. The "adults" of the Democratic party are encouraging self-harm.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (8 children)

    I voted Harris. So good strawman.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago (5 children)

    It's not a strawman, they're directly responding to what you said. Regardless of how you voted

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  • [–] 3 points 7 months ago (4 children)

    Man, I came to Lemmy thinking I'd encounter less neo-liberals or those who apologize for them. It's rather unfortunate really.

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