Asked Sen. Roger Marshall if it’s time to end the Iran war given how it’s impacting his constituents in Kansas, and he told me: “I think what you should be talking about is my opponent, that he's a child sex predator protector, that he's protected a predator.” “I think you guys need to talk about something that Kansans want to be talking about right now.” Hamilton has denied this. Asked him again about Iran: “I've given you my comments on Iran before. Look, I want this war to be over as quickly as possible.… Like Eisenhower, I hate war.” Marshall has voted against efforts to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran.

Ryan Mackenzie, a swing-district R, stands by Trump’s tariff and Iran policies amid rising costs — and squares his attacks on his Dem opponent, Bob Brooks. On if he wants voters to pretend that Trump is on the ballot (as the president has been saying), says his “policies and agenda are going to be on the ballot”

New — Hakeem Jeffries on the midterms 38 days away. — Predicts Dems take House but steers clear of calling it a wave — Downplays big GOP spending advantage — On Dem leaders’ low approval rating: “We're not running a popularity contest.” — Says of Jared Golden backing Mike Lawler “You have to talk to Jared Golden about that,” and attacks Lawler and vows Conley will win — says “yes” he wants Trump on campaign trail — says “absolutely,” they’ll stop Iran war if Dems win the House