Republicans would lose big if midterms were held today: Brit Hume
Fox News’s chief political analyst, Brit Hume, on Wednesday said Republicans would lose big if midterm elections were held today, citing voter concerns about the Iran war and affordability .
“I think if the election were held today, given in the middle of this conflict, that the House would be obviously gone. And there’s a good chance that the Senate would go, too,” Hume said during an appearance on Fox News’s “Special Report.”
However, the longtime political commentator said Republicans could benefit if the Iran war ends favorably before November.
“If it turns out well, I think the president would have a lot to run on, and the party would swing behind that because they’ve been behind this war,” Hume told host Bret Baier.
“If it turns out in a way that is unconvincing to people that it was worth it, woe be unto the Republicans,” he added.
Hume also noted that if gas prices and other prices come down, people will “feel better” about the economy.
The national average price for a gallon of gas sits at $4.30 as of Thursday, according to AAA .
Averages are topping $5 per gallon in Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state — while prices in California stand at roughly $6 per gallon.
As of Thursday, Brent crude oil also reached a four-year high with the Strait of Hormuz closed to commercial traffic and U.S.-Iran negotiations stalled.
Republicans are looking to hold on to their razor-thin majority in both chambers amid multiple retirements and deaths among GOP lawmakers.
The GOP has a five-seat advantage in the House and six-seat majority in the Senate.
This month alone, Cook Political report shifted five House races and four Senate races toward Democrats.
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