Democrats remain clear favourites to gain control of Congress at midterms as Trump's ratings slide again
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- The Conversation
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- 2026-10-26
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- analysis
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- https://theconversation.com/democrats-remain-clear-favourites-to-gain-control-of-congress-at-midterms-as-trumps-ratings-slide-again-295134
- Last checked
- 2026-10-29
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