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Trump's Iran war, high gas prices and affordability issues are impacting midterm voters

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President Trump shared some mixed messaging on Iran ahead of the midterm elections. This comes as the war's economic consequences weigh heavily on many. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.

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