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Iran War Fallout Flips GOP Lead Ahead 2026 Midterms

8/12/2026

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Trump's Iran War

U.S. President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is a major liability for Republicans before the 2026 midterms.
CNN/SSRS polling shows Trump’s approval fell from 53 percent in July 2024 to 29 percent in July 2026.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found the Republican 18-point war-handling lead in January 2025 flipped to a 2-point Democratic edge.
CNN analyst Harry Enten warned the conflict could drag the GOP down in the November 2026 elections.

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Trump's Iran War

U.S. President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is a major liability for Republicans before the 2026 midterms.
CNN/SSRS polling shows Trump’s approval fell from 53 percent in July 2024 to 29 percent in July 2026.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found the Republican 18-point war-handling lead in January 2025 flipped to a 2-point Democratic edge.
CNN analyst Harry Enten warned the conflict could drag the GOP down in the November 2026 elections.

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