Repeating the scenario of 1966 in the American elections of 2026 Why has foreign policy become decisive this time in the mid-term elections? Julian A. Zelizer, a foreign policy columnist and professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University, said foreign policy typically does not play a prominent role in US midterm elections, and livelihoods and economic concerns are voters' priorities. However, as in the historical experience of 1966 during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and the Vietnam War, when national security decisions and foreign wars are directly related to inflation, budget deficits and living costs (such as fuel, housing and food), the political dynamic shifts to the detriment of the ruling party. In 1966, economic pressures caused by war spending and delays in curbing inflation led to the defeat of the Democrats and the revival of the Republicans. Democrats face a similar situation today. Although the war with Iran did not reach the dimensions of Vietnam, its clear economic consequences and public dissatisfaction with the cost of living and the price of gasoline formed a suitable platform for electoral contests. Especially when voters see a direct connection between government policy and pressure on their livelihood. Full text of the channel.

Repeating the scenario of 1966 in the American elections of 2026 Why has foreign policy become decisive this time in the mid-term elections? Julian A. Zelizer, a foreign policy columnist and professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University, said foreign policy typically does not play a prominent role in US midterm elections, and livelihoods and economic concerns are voters' priorities. However, as in the historical experience of 1966 during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and the Vietnam War, when national security decisions and foreign wars are directly related to inflation, budget deficits and living costs (such as fuel, housing and food), the political dynamic shifts to the detriment of the ruling party. In 1966, economic pressures caused by war spending and delays in curbing inflation led to the defeat of the Democrats and the revival of the Republicans. Democrats face a similar situation today. Although the war with Iran did not reach the dimensions of Vietnam, its clear economic consequences and public dissatisfaction with the cost of living and the price of gasoline formed a suitable platform for electoral contests. Especially when voters see a direct connection between government policy and pressure on their livelihood. Full text of the channel.