Trump’s Midterm Playbook | Portland Maine News

Trump is doubling down on the midterms, urging voters to see his name on the ballot—even though he’s not running—framing control of Congress as essential to preserving his agenda on border security and tax cuts. He’s rallying his base, hoping to turn out the same voters who backed him in 2016, despite historical headwinds for presidents in these elections and recent Democratic gains. While his presence can energize supporters, turnout gaps and Republican enthusiasm lagging behind Democrats could hurt GOP chances. Trump also paints Democrats as too extreme, leveraging polling that shows most voters view the party as overly liberal—a potential wedge issue. Meanwhile, Democrats are pivoting to economic and affordability concerns, while watching younger Black voters increasingly make independent choices, reshaping how both parties strategize. 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/36f013ba640f5f6d