DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) – Several Republican candidates are speaking out against the war with Iran as the elections draw nearer.
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Few Republicans initially spoke out against President Trump’s actions when the U.S. and Israel began firing missiles at Iran in February.
But with fuel prices remaining high as the conflict continues, many Republicans are now distancing themselves from the war.
Republican candidates for governor of Minnesota and Wisconsin commented on the war this week.
Rep. Lisa Demuth, Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, said: “President Trump and I are different people. I was not his pick to endorse for governor here in the state of Minnesota. But I think as we’ve watched things go forward, it is time to put an end to that war.”
Tom Tiffany, Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin, said: “It’s time to wrap up the conflict that has been going on in Iran. We need to make sure that we take care of things here at home.”
A resolution to end the war failed in the U.S. Senate by one vote.
All of the senators from the region voted along party lines. Four Republicans from other states joined Democrats in voting against the war.
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