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Thune says Republicans have done all they can before midterms

The Washington Sun reports that Thune says Republicans have done what they can control, as Ohio gas averages $4.26 per gallon.

The short version

  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans have done all they can on matters within their control before the midterms.[The Washington Sun]
  • The remarks come amid high energy costs, with gas in Ohio averaging $4.26 per gallon and diesel near $6.50 per gallon.[The Washington Sun]
  • The midterm outcome remains unknown, and Thune's assessment is his own view rather than independently verified.[The Washington Sun]

Key facts

  • Thune said Republicans have done all they can do regarding things they can control ahead of the midterms.[The Washington Sun]
  • In Ohio, gas prices average $4.26 per gallon, with diesel costs near $6.50 per gallon on average.[The Washington Sun]

What remains uncertain

  • The midterm election outcome is unknown, and Thune's assessment is his own statement that has not been independently verified.[The Washington Sun]

Sources

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