A Hit of Democratic Hopium

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Sep 29, 202633:26News & Politics

The party that holds the White House always braces for backlash in the midterm elections. But with Donald Trump’s approval rating hitting historic lows and voters furious at his handling of the economy, inflation, and th...

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