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Americans are more confused about the goals of Iran war now than when it began, poll says
(www.independent.co.uk)
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Oil prices surge so high that the common people cant afford to drive to work and civil unrest occurs and riots break out.
Closer. I agree with the last part: civil unrest = cancelled midterms.
But I don't believe high oil prices are a sufficient trigger. I think it will be something more specific and controllable