"I'm glad I'm not on the ballot. Republican senators are warning that the party writ large needs to hammer home cost-of-living measures - despite apparent disinterest and distractions from Trump, who they hope will lean into the housing bill fight. Recent polls have shown the Iran conflict and the resulting rise in prices are major worries for voters, even as the president downplays affordability concerns."
"Energy prices are high. Everything's high. Republicans should take some votes to lower the costs. Democrats have to net four seats to win back control of the Senate - a tall order that still gives Republicans an inherent edge. But Republicans are playing defense in Maine and North Carolina, the two races widely viewed as the most likely flips."
"Asked about Trump's claim that the party will be in trouble if it doesn't pass the SAVE America Act, Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters this week that he believed the election is instead going to be about the economy, and that's why he thinks they're focused on that."
GOP senators express concern about holding Senate control in the midterm elections, emphasizing the need to prioritize affordability policies as their campaign centerpiece. The Senate passed a major housing bill with uncertain House prospects, but Trump has indicated housing is not a voter priority. Republican lawmakers stress that energy prices and overall cost-of-living are major voter concerns, particularly following the Iran conflict and resulting price increases. While Democrats need to gain four seats to control the Senate, Republicans face competitive races in Maine and North Carolina, plus a contentious Trump-influenced primary in Texas. Senate leadership believes the election will ultimately focus on economic issues, making their affordability agenda crucial.
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