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Tom Barrett Lead Strategist: Barrett & House Republicans’ Support for War Dragging on in Iran Means “We’re Screwed”

Take it from Tom Barrett’s lead strategist: Barrett’s support for Trump’s war in Iran means that he is “screwed” in November.

Jason Roe to the Associated Press: “…if they don’t get Iran figured out pretty quick, we’re screwed”

REMINDER: Barrett voted twice against two bipartisan war powers resolutions that would have reigned in Trump’s reckless war in Iran.

Detroit News: “Barrett has said he supports congressional oversight of the conflict; however, he voted against war powers resolutions on March 5 and April 16 that sought to end Trump’s military actions against Iran.”

Michigan voters have been calling Barrett out for his support for war that is raising prices at the pump, jacking up fertilizer costs, and endangering American service members. 

DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
“Tom Barrett’s lead strategist agrees: as war in Iran drags on and Barrett refuses to use his power to rein it in, he’ll be ‘screwed’ in November.” 

Reminder that Barrett has faced blowback from Michiganders for voting in support of the war in Iran that is causing skyrocketing gas prices:

WILX: “[Michiganders] gathered in front of an Okemos gas station to protest the rising price of fuel and other important materials. The group blames Congress and their lack of action for the price hike. They’re calling on representative Tom Barrett and his colleagues to vote for an end to the war.”
WLAJ: “Local Democrats and activists rallied outside to call out what they say is Barrett’s ‘price hike agenda’ and support for war in Iran, that’s raising costs on Michigan families.” 

WLAJ: “Organizers say that despite promising to lower costs, Barrett has made everything more expensive for Michigan families.”

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