Republicans are already starting to blame each other as the midterm election spirals further out of their control. Everyone is bracing for President Donald Trump’s ire if the party loses big in November. House Republicans are planning to accuse the Senate side. Trump political aides have taken to directly calling campaigns they feel aren’t performing well enough. National GOP operatives are quietly furious at lackluster candidates who didn’t do enough to prepare for a tough year despite early warnings. And some GOP candidates are pointing the finger back at their own party committees. It’s a vicious cycle, according to more than a dozen top GOP operatives and lawmakers who spoke to POLITICO, some of whom were granted anonymity to candidly discuss private conversations. “If it happens, there will be plenty of blame to go around,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), who is in his own tighter-than-comfortable race.

Americans are feeling the pressure at the pump as the Iran War keeps prices high. That could have a big midterm impact.

Libertarian Ken Krawchuk is running for Pennsylvania governor, offering a third-party option to voters. He faces incumbent Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity in the Nov. 3 election. Krawchuk believes he can win by attracting voters who are dissatisfied with the two major parties.

I’m not running for Senate because I see a pathway to power or wealth. I’m running for Senate because the people of Kentucky are hurting.

To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.

Early voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.

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