For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal: From the Politics Desk
Three Democratic military veterans—Matt Maasdam, Cait Conley, and Nancy Lacore—are centering their congressional campaigns on opposition to the Iran war, drawing on personal experience to argue it distracts from domestic issues and drives up costs for Americans. They are running in competitive districts and highlight voter frustration over the conflict's economic and human toll. VoteVets, a Democratic group, is supporting their campaigns with ads tying the war to rising gas prices and misplaced national priorities. The Iran war has become a key issue in several 2026 midterm races, particularly for veteran candidates.
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From the Politics DeskFor Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal: From the Politics DeskPlus, King Charles addresses Congress. And why another assassination attempt isn't likely to change Trump's approach to public events. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Democratic House candidates Nancy Lacore, left, Matt Maasdam, and Cait Conley.U.S. Navy; Matt Maasdam for Congress; Cait Conley for CongressShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
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