Presented with bleak polling, the White House moves to make the midterms about Trump - NBC News
The White House is shifting its midterm election strategy to focus on Donald Trump in response to poor polling numbers. Advisers believe that mobilizing Trump's base is essential to maintaining Republican majorities in Congress.
Why it matters
This strategy highlights the ongoing influence of Donald Trump on Republican electoral success and the high stakes of the upcoming midterm elections.
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