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Republicans hoping to succeed Trump in 2028 dissect midterm rout
Ariana Baio in Washington · The Guardian · World
Published 6 Nov 2026, 3:36 am·59 min ago·1 min read
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JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to Iran war and affordability as key factors in Democratic victory US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Republican hopefuls in the race to succeed Donald Trump swiftly blamed two key pillars of his agenda – the Iran war and tariffs – for summoning the Democratic blue wave that swept the US midterm elections. JD Vance, the outgoing Florida governor Ron DeSantis and the senator Ted Cruz all pointed to frustration over cost of living amid the fallout from Republican defeats across the country, including in previous strongholds. Continue reading...
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