This is why Republicans will get crushed on Nov. 3. And they deserve it. They did nothing to stop him.

This is why Republicans will have their asses handed to them on Nov. 3rd. And they deserve it. They did nothing to stop him. https://t.co/zE8Sf09q6m

— Daniel McAdams (@DanielLMcAdams) October 21, 2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump admits his war with Iran could be COSTING him politically, but insists some Americans absolutely LOVE what he's doing 🤣

Asked how the war is affecting the races, Trump gave a surprisingly candid answer:

“In one way, they love it, because I'm doing what should've… https://t.co/j7EWaHIFYR

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 22, 2026

Brent crude ripping higher. $116

WTI hit $102.

Where does oil go if we start up the war again?

Trump is a moron for doing this. The whole economy is going to blow.

Complete incompetence pic.twitter.com/J37LvTVvjn

— QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) October 23, 2026

Brent climbs at $113 because everyone knows Trump is lying. https://t.co/46AvvLD1a2 pic.twitter.com/7uXEV3688b

— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) October 22, 2026

Trump has made more stock trades in his second term than all 535 members of Congress combined. pic.twitter.com/9uR8kv2BgU

— Steve Rattner (@SteveRattner) October 23, 2026

Trump’s economic message struggles to convince voters
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-consistently-touts-the-economy-the-internet-isnt-buying-it-84212bca
A Wall Street Journal analysis of more than 20,000 TikTok videos found that videos challenging Trump’s economic claims outnumbered supportive videos roughly 16 to 1. The report also found that vulnerable Republicans were avoiding references to Trump in their campaign messaging.

Republicans who refuse to distance themselves from Trump face a political dilemma
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/22/republicans-who-arent-endorsing-trump/
The Washington Post reported that some vulnerable House Republicans have withheld endorsements of Trump as they try to protect their seats. Others continue to defend him, leaving the party divided between loyalty to Trump and concern about how voters in competitive districts will respond.

Cost-of-living anger dominates the midterm campaign
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/three-issues-defining-2026-us-midterm-elections-2026-10-20/
Reuters reported that half of registered voters surveyed in a recent poll named the cost of living as the most important factor in their vote. The report put average U.S. gasoline at $4.28 a gallon and diesel at $6.32, both higher than a year earlier, adding pressure on Republicans defending narrow congressional majorities.

h/t CConlyC93E