Trump's midterms: Two steps forward, one step back
TRUMP’S MIDTERMS: TWO STEPS FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK. With midterm elections just a few months away, a 36-hour period on Tuesday and Wednesday gave the political world a good picture of President Donald Trump‘s approach to campaigning for Republicans with the House and Senate at stake and the clock running down. Call it two steps forward and one step back.
TL;DR
- President Trump's midterm campaigning strategy shows a pattern of progress mixed with setbacks.
- A speech in Pennsylvania highlighted economic policies, though Trump also discussed other topics and personal stories.
- Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, causing confusion and appearing erratic just before a scheduled event.
- Later, Trump delivered a concise and focused campaign speech at the America 250 Great American State Fair, highlighting administration accomplishments.
- The unpredictable nature of Trump's campaigning is a cause for concern for Republican lawmakers facing re-election.