US midterms framed as a test of Republican control

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 17:00 · Updated 18:07

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The Guardian portrays the midterms as a referendum on Donald Trump, citing economic pressures and voter shifts as challenges for Republicans; the Financial Times snippet focuses on the Senate arithmetic and the potential long-term effects of a Democratic “blue wave.”

The Guardian says Trump has made the midterms a national verdict on his presidency, and reports polls showing Democrats leading on the generic congressional ballot.
The Guardian identifies affordability, the Iran war, tariffs and immigration policy as issues it says are contributing to Republican vulnerability.
The Financial Times snippet says Senate arithmetic could spell disaster for Republicans and that a blue wave’s effects could be felt for years.

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Key facts

Generic congressional ballot: A Reuters/Ipsos survey cited by The Guardian gave Democrats an 11-point lead, 47% to 36%.
House margin: The Guardian reports Republicans held a 218–214 House margin.
Senate margin: The Guardian reports Republicans held a 53–47 Senate lead.
Democratic House target: The Guardian says Democrats need four net seats to capture the House.