US midterm outlook clouded by energy prices and inflation, complicating GOP retention efforts

Rising gasoline prices and cost-of-living pressures are undermining Republican efforts to retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterms. The article from La Nación highlights how inflation and energy costs are key electoral liabilities for incumbents. The outcome remains uncertain, but the issue is central to the political landscape.

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