Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses
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The vice president also says he's open to changing immigration enforcement.
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"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.
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Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses
The vice president also says he's open to changing immigration enforcement.
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