Why did Republicans lose the midterms? GOP soul-searching begins.
Summary
Republicans suffered major losses in House and Senate races, as well as gubernatorial contests, shifting power in Washington to Democrats. GOP officials cited the Iran war, higher energy costs, tariffs and voters’ concerns about the cost of living as reasons for the losses, while disagreeing over how the war should have been handled.Key Facts
- Democrats won a sizable majority in the House and a Senate majority larger than the one Republicans held over the previous two years.
- Vice President JD Vance said the Iran war was the reason Republicans lost and called for an honest review of the party’s direction.
- President Donald Trump said the war’s effect on energy prices was largely responsible for the losses, but said he believed the war was worthwhile.
- Sen. Ted Cruz said the Iran war had lasted too long and cited higher prices, including the effects of tariffs.
- Cruz said many Republican candidates failed to understand or address voters’ cost-of-living concerns.
- CBS News exit polls found that voters nationally cited the cost of living as a major factor in their votes.
- Cruz pointed to rising electricity bills and a widening gap between wealthier Americans and people struggling to afford necessities.
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