Event Brief
Oct 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Foreign policy enters midterm campaign debate
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Republican strategist Leslie Shedd and Democratic strategist Ravi Gupta discussed how the Iran war, a Russian diesel agreement and tariffs on Canada are shaping midterm races, as voters remain concerned about rising living costs. They also examined Republican candidates distancing themselves from some Trump administration policies and the competitive Michigan Senate race.
WHO: Republican strategist Leslie Shedd and Democratic strategist Ravi Gupta
WHAT: Shedd and Gupta discussed foreign policy and other issues shaping midterm campaigns.
WHEN: Reported Oct 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The discussion focused on how foreign policy issues and rising living costs are shaping midterm elections.
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