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Vice President JD Vance says Republicans lost the midterms because of the Iran war: 'The reason we lost is the war'
Vice President JD Vance wrote in a long post on X on Wednesday that Republicans lost the midterm elections because of the Iran war, saying "The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night." Vance said a pollster told him what it would take to win back voters who backed Trump in 2024: end the war, focus on the cost of living and inflation, put America first and change the relationship with Israel.
- From the LeftNBC News: Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran war
NBC quotes Vance's post, his pollster's four issues and Trump's own words on the war.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- CenterStraight Arrow News: Vance blames Iran war after Democrats sweep midterm elections
SAN quotes Vance's post and Trump's replies to the WSJ, Fox and reporters.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- From the RightBreitbart: Vance: Republicans Lost Midterms Because of Iran War
Breitbart runs long excerpts of Vance's post, including his turnout data and amnesty warning.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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