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How populist politics succeeds and fails

Populism is surging worldwide, but Trump’s successes, tariffs, and flawed candidates threaten Republican control of Congress this November.

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Washington Examiner· Oct 7, 4:58 PMHow populist politics succeeds and fails

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The five takes that will define this midterm campaignMany different kinds of Democrats are grabbing credit for midterm victories that aren’t official yet. Here’s your guide to the pre-spin cycle.

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Trump threatens to ‘terminate’ top campaign advisers after revelation of work for pro-Russia Bosnia partyTrump threatened Wednesday to “terminate” two key advisers after they were revealed to have raked in “hundreds of thousands of dollars each” advising a pro-Russian political party in Bosnia as Republicans brace for a potential bloodbath in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

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Trump Is Still Airing Campaign Ads With Your Money by the WayPresident Trump is still using your money to pay for his propaganda hype video commercials ahead of the midterms. On Wednesday morning, another “Final Battle” commercial for the president aired on Fox & Friends , featuring a black and white clip of Trump walking while he references a “final battle.” It’s the same one that aired on September 27. “This is…

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The US midterm races that will decide control of Congress – mappedThese graphics explain what the Democrats would need to do to flip the Senate and House of Representatives A turning point in Donald Trump’s second term will soon arrive. On 3 November, voters across the US will decide whether to keep the president’s Republican allies in control of Congress, or return Democrats to the majority. Many indicators of voter…

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Desperate GOP Scrambles to Defend Once-Solid Red SeatsWorse Than 2006? Republican political consultants are practically falling over each other to make the most dire pronouncements about the...

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The extraordinary amount of money pouring into the midterm electionsHow much is too much?

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Most U.S. Voters Want Stricter AI Rules. Many Say Trump And Congress Are Falling Short.A new poll found 84% of registered voters see AI as a threat to American workers, while majorities want tighter government oversight.

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Trump Keeps Giving Ominous Warnings About a Midterm 'Surprise.' Election Experts Say Whatever It Is, They're ReadyWith the 2026 midterm elections less than a month away, President Donald Trump keeps teasing that his administration has a "surprise" in store, a message that led many to fear a new attempt to subvert what are projected to be heavy losses by Republicans. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, bragging about his rally crowd sizes, Trump cryptically urged…

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GOP stomachs reality that redistricting math may not save them in midtermsLast year, when top GOP operatives brainstormed ways to defy historical trends pointing to a blue wave and hold onto the House, one of their top strategic bets was redistricting.

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Dems optimistic about Senate as GOP remains confident in Trump’s baseTrump is counting on loyal supporters to carry the party to victory, urging them to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.”

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