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More GOP candidates bucking Trump, calling for end to Iran war

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Republican congressional candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections are distancing themselves from former President Trump by opposing continued military action in Iran, according to an analysis by CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and political contributor Kyle Kondik. The article highlights a shift among certain GOP candidates who are prioritizing domestic issues over supporting Trump’s stance on the conflict with Iran.

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In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, several Republican congressional candidates are distancing themselves from former President Trump's stance on the war in Iran, marking a significant shift within the party. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and political contributor Kyle Kondik analyze this trend, indicating that these Republican candidates believe ending U.S. involvement in Iran could appeal to voters concerned about domestic issues rather than international conflicts. This move suggests an increasing divergence between current political figures and Trump's influence within the GOP.

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CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political contributor Kyle Kondik take a look at the situation.

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candidates → buck → war

With the 2026 midterm elections weeks away, some Republican congressional candidates are breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran. asserted

candidates → break → Iran

CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political contributor Kyle Kondik take a look at the situation. asserted

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