US Midterms Framed as Referendum on Trump; Democratic Win Unlikely to Erode His GOP Grip

Political scientist Seth Masket argues the 2026 U.S. midterms are increasingly a referendum on Donald Trump, with a Democratic victory unlikely to weaken his control over the Republican Party. The analysis underscores the persistent polarization and Trump's enduring influence within the GOP, regardless of electoral outcomes.

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