Global Politics Report Editorial
DeSantis: War in Iran “big, big drag” on Republicans
Outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) said the Iran war is a “big, big drag” on Republican candidates this midterm cycle. DeSantis joined sports and political commentator Steven A. Smith on SiriusXM Monday night and said the Iran war and the high gas prices it has led to has hurt the GOP. A former challenger to…
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Election
Published: Nov. 03, 2026 at 02:50 PM ET
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Original source: The Hill