Midterm Landscape: Democratic Momentum, Abortion, and Third-Party Threat
Democrats show an 8.9-point generic ballot lead and competitive Senate races, but abortion is re-emerging as a key issue despite media claims it's forgotten. Tucker Carlson's third-party manifesto could split conservative votes. Congress works to avert a shutdown before elections. State polls (Arizona governor, AG) provide signals.
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Updated Aug 7, 2026