AP Spotlight ELECTION 2026 Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press Apr 3, 2026 Apr 3, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 × New CNN polling shows the Democratic party has an early lead ahead of midterms later this year. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NEW YORK — This is not the run-up to the midterm elections that Republicans wanted.kAmp J62C 2?5 2 92=7 27E6C H:??:?8 E96 (9:E6 w@FD6 3J AC@>:D:?8 E@ =@H6C 4@DED 2?5 6?5 H2CD[ s@?2=5 %CF>A :D 2 H2CE:>6 AC6D:56?E @G6CD66:?8 DFC8:?8 6?6C8J 4@DED 2?5 2? 6D42=2E:?8 @G6CD62D 4@?7=:4E E92E >2?J :? 9:D @H? 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