Blame game continues after US midterms
Republicans are blaming the war on Iran for the party's heavy defeat in the US midterm elections.
Covered by 3 sources from 2 countries. First reported by Politico ·
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Common ground: most headlines mention “Blame game continues” and “midterms”.
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- Politico “blowout picking up seats in North”
How 3 newspapers cover this story
Democrats continue midterm blowout, picking up seats in North Carolina, Virginia and Arizona
The wins reinforce Democrats’ yawning House majority as voters punish President Donald Trump and the GOP for sky-high prices and the continued war in Iran.
Blame game continues after US midterms
Republicans are blaming the war on Iran for the party's heavy defeat in the US midterm elections.
Blame game continues after US midterms
Republicans are blaming the war on Iran for the party's heavy defeat in the US midterm elections.
Coverage details
3 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: Politico, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Politico published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Age, less than an hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Iran, North Carolina, Donald Trump, Virginia and Arizona.
By country: Australia (2), United States (1).
