Democrats likely to gain control of Congress in US midterm elections as Senate lead expands
Trump’s net approval is below what any past president since Harry Truman had at this point in their term.
Democrats stand a strong chance of securing control of Congress in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, according to projections from political analyst Nate Silver. The Democrats currently lead Republicans by 9.4 points in the generic ballot and President Donald Trump's net approval rating remains negative, at -20.4, reflecting widespread disapproval of his performance.
However, the stock market has recently experienced a decline, which may play a role in the election outcome. While Democrats hold only moderate leads in polling for many Senate races, the wide range of possible outcomes means that the final result could vary significantly. The main variable to watch is Trump's ratings, which have improved slightly but remain at their lowest point since Harry Truman's presidency.
If Democrats perform well in these key races, they could emerge with a significant majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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