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'It’s déjà vu all over again' — and Trump is likely to pay the price
What happened
AlterNet reports that Donald Trump’s low approval ratings and voter dissatisfaction over the economy, health care, foreign policy, and the Iran war have put Republican control of Congress at risk in the 2026 midterms. The “price” is prospective, not yet paid: analysts cited in the article expect Democrats to win the House, while control of the Senate remains uncertain.
Charlie Cook projects a Democratic gain of at least five to 15 House seats. The article says Democratic Senate candidates have also become competitive in Republican-leaning states, but Democrats need a net gain of…
The skinny
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