Senate Republicans are increasingly anxious about the midterm elections. As Democrats become more aggressive in challenging Republican control of the Senate, what once seemed like a sure thing for Republicans to retain control has turned into a tough fight. Many Republican senators acknowledge that this assessment comes from interviews with 10 of them and their aides. They admit that the party atmosphere is changing against the backdrop of the Iran war, rising oil prices, and Trump's push for the "Save America Act" (SAVE America Act), which has exacerbated internal divisions. Kevin Cramer, a Republican senator from North Dakota and a close ally of Trump, said when asked about his feelings toward the November election that he was glad he wasn't running in this election. Republican senators warned that the party needs to emphasize more on policies to reduce the cost of living - despite Trump seemingly showing little interest and being distracted by other issues. Senators hope he will take more part in the political debate over the housing bill. Recent polls show that the Iran conflict and the resulting price increases have become one of the main concerns for voters, although Trump himself continues to downplay people's concerns about the cost of living and affordability. Josh Hawley, a Republican senator from Missouri, also acknowledged that energy prices are high and everything is expensive, and Republicans should "pass some votes to lower costs."
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