Republicans step up attacks on Democrats as midterm fears grow
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Updated · POLITICO · May 4
Republicans step up attacks on Democrats as midterm fears grow
6 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 4
White House allies say the Iran war, gas prices near $5 and weak polling are pushing Donald Trump's team to sharpen contrasts before November.
Pollster John McLaughlin and other Republicans urge attacks on Democrats over taxes, border security and welfare programmes, while some donors say the shift suggests the party is behind.
The House is seen as extremely difficult to hold and the Senate remains tenuous, with concern that Trump's off-message remarks could blunt a tougher campaign strategy.
Could focusing on a negative campaign backfire if voters are more concerned with solutions to inflation and war?
With consumer pessimism at a 74-year low, can a new campaign message overcome voters' daily economic realities?
As high living costs alienate young voters, what concrete policies could realistically win back their support?