Democrats See Midterm Majorities as Trump Unpopularity and $4-Plus Gas Lift Prospects
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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 18
Democrats See Midterm Majorities as Trump Unpopularity and $4-Plus Gas Lift Prospects
2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 18
Summary
Democrats’ cautious midterm optimism turned into broader confidence this week, with party officials increasingly talking about winning control of Congress.
Post-Labor Day polling in key battlegrounds — and even some traditionally red areas — has strengthened that view as Republicans struggle to blunt Democratic gains.
Gasoline above $4 a gallon and wider price pressures have become a central drag on Republicans, with the Iran war’s escalation threatening to keep fuel costs elevated.
Trump’s approval has sunk to near-record lows, reinforcing a political environment that Democrats believe could produce a midterm wave after prediction markets already improved their Senate odds.