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James Downie argues that vulnerable Republican senators’ vote against a resolution to halt the Iran war shows how firmly President Trump still controls the party. He says the vote came as Republicans face a difficult midterm outlook, though he notes polling uncertainty could still affect the outcome.
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best Outlet credibility · MS NOW 69/100 MEDIUM 39 stories · 65–73 · updated Sep 26, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
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People in this story 10 DT President whose Iran war and influence over the Republican Party are central to the article
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SC JT Democratic Senate candidate cited in polling about the Texas Senate race
AH Representative identified as calling for the Iran conflict to cease and as being in a close Senate race
JV Vice President whom Downie says has tied himself to the Iran war
MR Former representative and Senate candidate identified as calling for the Iran conflict to cease
RM Senator who voted against the resolution and whose reelection prospects Downie questions
MR Secretary of State whom Downie cites as an example of the party’s lack of alternatives
DS Senator identified as voting against the resolution
JH JT Democratic Senate candidate cited in polling about the Texas Senate race
AH Representative identified as calling for the Iran conflict to cease and as being in a close Senate race
SHOW 5 MORE SHOW FEWER JV Vice President whom Downie says has tied himself to the Iran war
MR Former representative and Senate candidate identified as calling for the Iran conflict to cease
RM Senator who voted against the resolution and whose reelection prospects Downie questions
MR Secretary of State whom Downie cites as an example of the party’s lack of alternatives
DS Senator identified as voting against the resolution
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