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Could the Democrats win control of Congress in the US midterms? All eyes are on these pivotal races

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par Bruce Wolpe, Non-resident Senior Fellow, United States Study Centre, University of Sydney

US presidential elections are always about a choice for the future. Who do you want to lead the country? Who will best address your needs?

But the US midterm elections – where all the seats in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate are on the ballot – are always a referendum on the president and his party in Congress.

So, given US President Donald Trump’s current popularity, what does this mean for the Republicans’ chances in November?

Struggling with key demographics

In short, Trump is in terrible shape politically at the moment.…

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