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Trump voters reveal their biggest fear heading into midterms — and it's not rising prices
Trump voters' stated biggest fear ahead of midterms, distinct from rising prices.
Context
What happened: At a Trump rally in Wichita, Kansas, voters cited cost of living as a concern but said Democratic control of Congress was their bigger fear. The Kansas Senate race between Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton is now rated a toss-up.
Key numbers: Six Republican-controlled Senate seats are considered toss-ups.
Why it matters: The toss-up rating has sent Republicans scrambling to spend more in the state, and Trump's rally is part of a strategy to motivate Republican voters in a cycle where he is not on the ballot.
What changed
At a Trump rally in Wichita, Kansas, voters cited cost of living as a concern but said Democratic control of Congress was their bigger fear. The Kansas Senate race between Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton is now rated a toss-up.
Why it matters
The toss-up rating has sent Republicans scrambling to spend more in the state, and Trump's rally is part of a strategy to motivate Republican voters in a cycle where he is not on the ballot.