The Iran war will not produce a rally-around-the-flag benefit for Republicans; voters will punish the Republican Party in the November 2026 midterms

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   David Pakman · It’s better to cross the finish line before celebrating

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   So I think that in this case, the whole idea of rally around the president, if we're at war, let's not change horses midstream. Number one, Trump's not actually on the ballot in November. It's about the Republican Party. And number two, I think there will be voters seeking to punish the Republican Party, not reward it for this war.

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