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Influence of handful of rich benefactors are blamed for US party’s poor midterms performance
Former president damages American democracy and the party’s own electoral chances
Candidates who backed Trump’s unfounded claims of electoral fraud rejected by voters
Results show the power of youth, a growing urban-rural divide and tough questions for the Republican party
Biden can push ahead with agenda and judicial appointments even as GOP expected to narrowly win House
Re-election of former astronaut brings party closer to retaining majority in US upper chamber
Donald Trump is already lashing out at the popular Florida governor after many of his chosen candidates floundered in the midterms
Concerns over Roe vs Wade proved more salient in midterms than many pollsters had anticipated
US president’s prospects boosted by stronger than expected performance by Democrats in midterm elections
Being right is not enough
Midterm elections set to reshape Joe Biden’s presidency after nearly two years in office
The party is in a strong position ahead of Tuesday’s vote despite its embrace of election denialism and other radical views
Worried strategists hope ex-president can convince the faithful to come out to vote next Tuesday
Democratic and Republican political heavyweights hit campaign trail in state ahead of election fight for Congress
US media reports say former president is eyeing November 14 as possible campaign launch date
The president has a choice to make on what will soon be Washington’s most pressing question
A Trump win in 2024 could do untold damage to democratic institutions
The enduring belief that Donald Trump was robbed in 2020 has put the US political system itself on the ballot
Appealing to a group’s supposed ethnicity is at best limited and at worst counter-productive
Democrat’s communication skills impaired by stroke ahead of key Senate battle with ex-TV doctor
Former US president’s Pacs have recently poured millions into important races after largely sitting out the 2022 cycle
But they will not be decisive for Donald Trump’s chances of a comeback
Republican candidates gaining ground in crucial battleground states amid bleak economic outlook
Spending by candidates this year set to surpass 2018 record by at least $50mn
Trump-endorsed Senate candidates threaten to harm the party’s chances in the midterm elections
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