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GOP candidate for pivotal Senate seat blurts admission about Trump's war
- Ashley Hinson says Trump’s Iran war could be a political liability for her campaign in Iowa.
- The remarks were captured in audio reported by Politico during a voters' meet-and-greet in Webster County.
- Hinson said she defers to the president on negotiations, as Trump leads the team on Iran policy.
- A campaign spokesperson argued endless wars are unpopular and pledged support for Trump’s nuclear policy stance.
- Hinson is favored to win Iowa's GOP primary for the open Senate seat, with a general election matchup shaping up in November.
- Trump endorsed Hinson's Senate bid last year, reinforcing support in a Truth Social post.
- Early polling shows a tight general election matchup, with dynamics potentially shifting before November.
- The piece notes rising gas prices and American casualties as factors that could influence GOP messaging.
- The article frames the comments as offering a window into Republican anxiety about Iran policy’s political consequences.
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