10/9/2026
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The Guardian view on the US midterms: the cost of living is on the ballot, but this is about democracy too | Editorial

Filed by Dirk Danger
The Guardian view on the US midterms: the cost of living is on the ballot, but this is about democracy too | Editorial
Donald Trumpā€™s unpopularity and the economic struggles of voters have boosted Democrats. But with less than a month to go, there is no complacencyFor once, Democrats and Donald Trump might be in agreement: ā€œPretend Iā€™m on the ticket,ā€ the historically unpopular president has instructed supporters. Midterms are in large part a referendum on the incumbent, and Trumpā€™s war on Iran and its impact on the cost of living have boosted support for Democrats. With less than a month to go, they have reason
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The Guardian view on the US midterms: the cost of living is on the ballot, but this is about democracy too | Editorial ā€” Just the News