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Reasons for Hope. Reasons for Alarm.
The Bulwark • • nation
Key Points:
- Two of Donald Trump’s top aides, James Blair and Chris LaCivita, are reportedly consulting for a pro-Russian government in Bosnia and Herzegovina while also working on Trump’s midterm PAC spending.
- Polling indicates strong Democratic advantages in generic congressional races, with Trump’s job disapproval at nearly 62%, suggesting elections focused on Trump may favor Democrats.
- Despite Trump’s claims that his rallies are energizing the Republican Party, some GOP leaders like Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are distancing themselves, potentially signaling intra-party tensions.
- Democrats are capitalizing on voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration and have opportunities to expand their Senate and gubernatorial influence in key states.
- Concerns remain about the potential dangers of Trump loyalists controlling executive power for the next two years and the risks they pose to democratic institutions and future elections.
