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Why do midterms matter?
Midterm elections, held halfway through a president's term, determine control of Congress. A poor showing for the president's party, as suggested for Trump's Republicans, can signal public dissatisfaction and hinder their legislative agenda. This can create a 'gap of uncertainty' that adversaries might exploit.
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