Republican candidates distance themselves from Trump as midterms approach
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Republican candidates in several competitive congressional races and gubernatorial races are distancing themselves from President Donald Trump on the Iran war and other policies as the November 3 midterm elections approach.
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson have called for the war to end quickly. Ohio Sen. Jon Husted tied ending the conflict to lowering gasoline prices, while Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany also urged a swift conclusion. House Speaker Mike Johnson has called for a resolution to the conflict.
The shift follows congressional efforts to limit military action against Iran. A House war-powers resolution passed after three additional Republicans joined Democrats in backing restrictions on unauthorized hostilities.
Fuel and household costs have become central concerns. The Guardian reported that gasoline and diesel prices have started climbing again amid the conflict and that Sen. Chuck Grassley urged Trump to provide more help to farmers. Raw Story, citing The Bulwark, reported a national gasoline average of $4.48 per gallon and diesel above $6.50. Republican senators also criticized a possible 90-day ban on U.S. diesel exports: Ted Cruz said it could raise costs and damage refiners, while John Cornyn called it a “gimmick.”
The breaks extend beyond the war. Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar said Trump’s immigration policy had “gone too far.” Polls cited by the outlets show low approval for Trump and a Democratic edge nationally and in several battleground races, though the Republican disagreements do not constitute an organized revolt and several dissenting candidates still support much of his agenda.
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