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Will Trump's effort to nationalize the midterm elections work or backfire?

Trump believes that the only way the GOP can win the midterms is if they make it a referendum on his leadership. Democrats believe his approach is also their best strategy for winning back the House and the Senate.

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Trump believes that the only way the GOP can win the midterms is if they make it a referendum on his leadership.

Democrats believe his approach is also their best strategy for winning back the House and the Senate.

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Trump believes that the only way the GOP can win the midterms is if they make it a referendum on his leadership. Democrats believe his approach is also their best strategy for winning back the House and the Senate.

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