Politics
Steady but unspectacular economy fuels GOP midterm worries as Democrats grapple with ‘radical’ image problem
A new jobs report ahead of the midterms is painting a picture of an economy that’s healthy but hardly the engine voters expected in President Donald Trump’s second term. And one new survey indicates that some voters are giving Republicans lower marks on the economy, which could make the midterms more difficult for the GOP. […]
August 06, 2026
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