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Does Trump's Support Help Or Hurt The GOP?

President Trump promises Republicans his support is all they need for the midterms. But come November, will it be enough to keep a majority in Congress?

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President Trump has vowed his support to any and all GOP members running for the House and Senate during the midterms. On Wednesday, a wave of tweets showed his confidence leading up to the midterms. His proclamation of a "red wave" has some Republicans skeptical, since the special election in Ohio's 12th district was too close to call. Trump wants to prove the Democrats can't win, and all the GOP needs is his support. Come November, it may not be enough in the eyes of the voters.

Ohioans cast their votes during the 12th district's special election. Trump came to Ohio and campaigned for Republican Troy Balderson, who held on to a narrow lead. Ohio governor John Kasich voiced how shocked he was about how close the race was. The outgoing GOP governor believes the special election was a referendum on what the people thought about the Trump administration. The traditionally Republican district caused some concern when the vote was too close to call. Kasich was the 12th District's representative in the House for many years. He has been a part of a handful of Republicans to speak out against the Trump administration and their actions.

Trump has traveled across the country to campaign for GOP members in key races. Many expect him to do the same when we get closer to the midterms. The President predicts a majority in the House and the Senate. The opposition to his "Red wave" appears to grow stronger. Democrats feel confident heading into November, despite the fact that the party lacks a clear agenda and a clear-cut candidate for president two years down the line.

President Trump is not a traditional Republican. His controversial ways have caused a rift in the party the past two years. As we all know, Trump has raised the level of debate in this country. Americans have been split on him from the very beginning. His support to GOP leaders running for office is apparently all they need. Other experts say otherwise when the Midterms head our way. However, we should never say never. Those same experts didn't think Trump would be sitting in the Oval Office. We'll know what kind of damage Trump can do during the midterms, whether it's to the Democratic Party or to his own party.

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