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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
Democrats are using the spike to press an affordability message as the national average tops $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022.
- National average gas prices rose above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, complicating GOP midterm messaging as Democrats capitalize on the affordability crisis across 44 target districts.
- The war in Iran has strained energy markets, though oil prices dropped Friday after President Donald Trump and Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels during the ceasefire.
- New York Rep. Mike Lawler told Bloomberg News he focuses "like a laser" to bring prices below $3, while Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya urged Americans to "keep a stiff upper lip."
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched digital ads last month in all 44 target districts blaming congressional Republicans for higher costs and tying the war to their affordability message.
- Republican pollster Brent Buchanan advised candidates to be transparent with voters, saying "People want to know what the plan is" ahead of November midterms as strategists weigh economic impacts.
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