Global Politics Report Editorial

Trump's bad polls spell trouble for GOP ahead of midterms

President Trump's surging disapproval rating is threatening to become a liability for downballot Republicans as the party looks to keep its fragile GOP trifecta in November. An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Sunday found the president at a new high in his...

Key Data

Key people or organizations: Trump, GOP, President Trump, Republicans

Story focus: Trump's bad polls spell trouble for GOP ahead of midterms

Source context: President Trump's surging disapproval rating is threatening to become a liability for downballot Republicans as the party looks to keep its fragile...

Why It Matters

This affects the balance of power, policy debate or public trust.

Editors should identify who gains leverage and who faces accountability.

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Original source: The Hill