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PoliticsUS midterm elections tend to be referendums on the president's unpopularity

Georgetown government professor Michelle Swers says the New Hampshire primary is both a major Senate contest and a strong signal of the national political mood. Democrats face a difficult Senate map and cannot afford to lose an open seat they hold, while the midterms could become a referendum on Donald Trump’s performance. His low approval and the local economic effects of tariffs on Canada pose significant headwinds for Republicans.

US politicsmidterm electionsDonald TrumpNew Hampshire

FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-08 16:25Original

US midterm elections tend to be referendums on the president's unpopularity
US midterm elections tend to be referendums on the president's unpopularityPolitics