“Trump was right about one thing: He is functionally on the ballot.”

The Bulwark · Nov 2 · Mona Charen: Trump Effectively on the Ballot as His Approval Sinks Before Midterms

“All midterms are referenda on the sitting president, so Trump needn't have pleaded with his base. On the other hand, his base is shrinking, which may be why he is reduced to offering bribes”

The Bulwark · Nov 2 · Mona Charen: Trump Effectively on the Ballot as His Approval Sinks Before Midterms