Trump rally may alienate voters

Midterms 2026: Donald Trump takes the helm of the Republican campaign to better promote himself

The American president, highly unpopular, has launched a series of rallies ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, but he appears to have lost the political instinct that had served him so far.

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CNN:
"Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting process and laying the groundwork for a forceful response."
www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/p...

Inside Democrats’ efforts to secure Election Day and respond to fears of Trump interference | CNN Politics

Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Donald Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting process and laying the gr...

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October 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM

The Independent

Trump attempts to fire up Ohio voters by saying he wants to shove a win up Dem’s ‘a**es’

Trump also used the rally to take shots at some of his favorite targets including Kaitlan Collins and James Talarico

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The Guardian

Trump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans?

Rallies have been mainstay of president’s brand but even some in his own party fear voters are sick of the sight of him “Get your asses in that car. ” That was Donald Trump’s order, he later recalled, to his motorcade after foul weather grounded Air Force One in Texas on Thursday. The 85-mile dash to Oklahoma at nearly 100mph was proof that nothing can keep Trump from a Trump rally. Which might not be the good news for Republicans it once was. As the US president embarked on a 32-day campaign blitz aimed at helping them defend narrow congressional majorities in next month’s midterms, some fear that he is driving them towards an electoral wipeout. Continue reading. . .

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Shibley Telhami

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Bribes, threats, and profanity: Trump uses an Ohio rally to mix profane attacks on Democrats with promises of financial help if Republicans win the midterms and a warning ‌that he would be less willing to work with the state if Democrats prevail. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

In crude Ohio rally speech, Trump says he may not help if Democrats win

Sen. Jon Husted is hoping Trump can motivate supporters who might otherwise skip voting.

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October 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM

To Vima

Trump a liability in the Republicans' pre-election campaign

A month before the midterm elections for the U.S. Congress, Democrats maintain a lead over the Republicans. Some Republican lawmakers fear a 'bloodbath'.

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Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome.bsky.social · 1d

"The layoffs... were large enough to basically erase an entire year of job growth in the greater Dayton, Ohio, area"

"His broad tariffs failed to boost demand and the plant’s former owner, International Motors, chose to offload the facility." apnews.com/article/trum...

October 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM

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Christian Weller

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The war is over. Prices are down. Health care is solved. Check is in the mail.

Comfortably Numb @numb.comfortab.ly · 20h

He really needs to do a lot more of these rallies, in more states, they are great support for Republican candidates in tight races in midterm elections.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Trump: "I know more about inflation, I know more about everything than anybody in this room. Anybody anywhere in the world. Well, there's a woman sitting over there. She's a housewife but she's very good. She got a natural instinct for business. She perhaps knows more than I do but I don't think so"

October 4, 2026 at 12:57 AM

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David Darmofal

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If only we had a functioning political press in this country, maybe we could find out what's going on with Trump physically and why the back of his suitcoat always looks so weird.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Vandalia,...

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on October 3, 2026.

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October 4, 2026 at 12:55 AM

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Comfortably Numb

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He really needs to do a lot more of these rallies, in more states, they are great support for Republican candidates in tight races in midterm elections.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Trump: "I know more about inflation, I know more about everything than anybody in this room. Anybody anywhere in the world. Well, there's a woman sitting over there. She's a housewife but she's very good. She got a natural instinct for business. She perhaps knows more than I do but I don't think so"

October 4, 2026 at 12:35 AM

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David Darmofal

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These Ohioans at his rally love Trump. More than at some other recent Trump rallies, it seems.

October 3, 2026 at 11:46 PM

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Fear sets in and Trump campaigns in red states ahead of midterm elections www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...

Trump campaigns in red states ahead of midterm elections

With just a month to go before the midterm elections, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in key races. This move comes as polling shows growing disapproval ...

www.nbcnews.com

October 3, 2026 at 11:30 PM

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David Darmofal

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This Ohio Trump rally is the Ohioest Ohio has ever Ohioed.

October 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM

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David Darmofal

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This Ohio Trump rally is giving me PTSD to the hundreds of trips I took to the state on a family health issue during the 2010s.

October 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM

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David Darmofal

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If you've never been to Ohio, this is what Ohio looks like. Tonight at the Trump rally there.

October 3, 2026 at 10:34 PM

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David Darmofal

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They're doing the O-H-I-O Ohio State thing at Trump's rally. How fitting!

October 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM

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David Darmofal

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Such extraordinary Ohio Republican talent at Trump's Ohio rally tonight.

October 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM

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"it has become clear that Trump never intended to address the real problems he identified. His tariffs, deep tax cuts for the wealthy, extraordinary corruption, multiple vanity projects, and war on Iran are benefiting him, his family..."

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-2-...

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October 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM

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As theatrical antagonists, White House reporters serve the president’s interests more than the public’s. Donald Trump’s attack on the press corps is an opening to do away with antiquated, corrupting and infantilising rituals bit.ly/4hC4pWR

Illustration: David Simonds

October 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Jewish Dems

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Republican candidates are beginning to quietly scrub mentions of Trump from their websites due to his plummeting approval rate.

Don’t let their distance fool you. A vote for a Republican in the midterms is a vote for Trump.

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/30/some-candidates-are-scrubbing-their-websites-here-is-why-that-matters/

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October 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM

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