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Poll: Trump is mobilizing more Democrats against him than Republicans for him
Poll shows Trump-centered midterm strategy risks backlash, per Politico.
Context
What happened: A POLITICO Poll, conducted by PF Global, found Democratic midterm voters are more motivated to oppose President Trump than Republican voters are to support him, with less than two weeks before the election.
Key numbers: Nearly half of Democratic midterm voters say they will vote mainly to oppose Trump, compared to 38% of Republicans voting mainly to show support
Why it matters: The poll suggests Republicans are pragmatic and care more about preventing a blue wave than standing by Trump, an ominous sign for a president who has staked political capital on GOP wins in November.
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What changed
A POLITICO Poll, conducted by PF Global, found Democratic midterm voters are more motivated to oppose President Trump than Republican voters are to support him, with less than two weeks before the election.
Why it matters
The poll suggests Republicans are pragmatic and care more about preventing a blue wave than standing by Trump, an ominous sign for a president who has staked political capital on GOP wins in November.