Trump's Political Standing Declining; Midterm Anxiety
Nate Silver claims America 'moving on' from Trump as central figure; YouGov polling shows approval at -28 net, erosion among non-college whites and non-MAGA Republicans. Midterm anxiety rising as policy failures (tariffs, Iran war) weigh on GOP. New: CNN poll shows Democrats with 8-point generic ballot lead, shift in 'party of change' perception, and DSA membership surge to 120k. Raises questions about lame-duck dynamics and 2026 midterm outlook.
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Updated Aug 1, 2026