Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat
"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.
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Vance Blames Republican Midterm Losses On Iran War: ‘Everyone Knows Why We Lost’
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Forbes: Vice President JD Vance said it is “obvious” the war in Iran cost Republicans crucial victories in the midterm elections in a post on X Wedn
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NDTV: Vance cited data and polling indicating that many voters who backed Trump in 2024 abandoned Republicans at the ballot box due to frustration
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NY Post: Vice President JD Vance broke his silence late Wednesday morning on the blue tsunami that completely wiped out Republicans across the countr
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NBC News: “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night,” the vice president said in a lengthy post on X.
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PBS: Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses
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Reuters: Vance repudiates Iran war after US electoral defeat
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Jerusalem Post (IL): "If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwh
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