Trump’s Midterm Gambit and Party Fractures | Portland Maine News

Trump’s final push before midterms: He’s targeting 35 key races to keep Republicans in power, but his waning approval and GOP candidates’ cautious distance create a tense political tightrope. While he’ll headline the Dallas convention, some contenders are distancing themselves — balancing Trump’s base with moderate voters by embracing independence, even quoting Trump’s criticism of them. Democrats face similar challenges, with Harris sidelined in conservative areas. A GOP loss could freeze Trump’s agenda and open the door to investigations — potentially locking in two years of gridlock, impeachment, and legal battles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d517c5acd2739a38