Politics
Trump’s midterm road show reveals GOP troubles — and his own priorities
Key Points
President Donald Trump’s whirlwind travel itinerary this month reflects a careful calculation as Republicans brace for midterm losses: where he can mobilize his most devoted supporters, where his low approval ratings make him a liability and where he can simply have a good time. Democracy Dies in Darkness Trump’s midterm road show reveals GOP troubles — and his own priorities Republicans need the president to mobilize voters, but his low approval ratings limit where he can help.
President Donald Trump’s whirlwind travel itinerary this month reflects a careful calculation as Republicans brace for midterm losses: where he can mobilize his most devoted supporters, where his low approval ratings make him a liability and where he can simply have a good time.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Trump’s midterm road show reveals GOP troubles — and his own priorities
Republicans need the president to mobilize voters, but his low approval ratings limit where he can help.
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