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Less than two weeks until the midterms and the Democrats are on pace for notable gains. The party is on the cusp of winning one chamber of Congress, and possibly both, if current trends hold.

President Trump’s policies are on the ballot, as he himself said. Unfortunately for him, his low approval ratings (south of 40%) have GOPers in battleground districts and states keeping him at arm’s length.…