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Lawrence O'Donnell argued that Donald Trump hasn’t been helping Republicans ahead of the midterms, citing the Florida 7th District race where Trump-backed Cory Mills lost the primary amid ethics and campaign-finance probes, and a Reuters poll showing low Trump approval, suggesting that his endorsements may be losing value and his status as kingmaker could be fading.
Sen. Jon Ossoff intensifies his anti-Trump messaging—stomping a Columbus rally with Mark Kelly and delivering sharp, viral remarks—while repeatedly insisting he has zero interest in a 2028 presidential bid and wants only to win reelection. The feud underscores renewed national attention on Ossoff’s future ambitions, even as his Georgia race remains competitive and well funded, aided by bipartisan GOP endorsements, with polls showing momentum that could bolster his national profile if he prevails.
A CBS News poll finds 58% of Democratic respondents view socialism positively (vs 32% for capitalism), prompting Sen. John Fetterman to call the party the 'party of socialism' while reaffirming his pro-capitalist stance; the story also notes broader national views (35% positive on socialism, 46% on capitalism) and recalls Fetterman's earlier remarks praising capitalism.
Democrat Mary Peltola, Alaska’s first Native member of Congress, is challenging Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in a toss-up race as Alaska uses a top-four primary and ranked-choice general election; polls show varying margins, and analysts say changing Alaska dynamics could help a Democratic flip despite the state’s GOP lean.
Recent polls show rising dissatisfaction with Trump among Republicans ahead of the midterms: Economist/YouGov puts GOP approval at a second-term low (79%), with only 48% strongly approving, while non-MAGA Republicans are less supportive; FT and Michigan data confirm a decline tied to the Iran war, high gas prices, and inflation. Analysts warn that up to one in five base GOP voters could stay home, and Democrats hold a turnout edge, raising the risk for the GOP in November.
A Trump-themed store outside Knoxville, Tennessee is closing after dwindling sales, with discounts up to 50% as the owner says he’s not retiring and disputes reports of a move to Florida; staff say Trump’s appeal is waning even in red Tennessee, while national polls show his approval slipping, including in Tennessee where support is narrowly above disapproval.
Trump’s economic approval has dropped into the low 30s in AP-NORC and Fox News polls as inflation, gas prices, and higher living costs strain households. Yet 71% of GOP voters expect the economy to improve next year, offering a potential lifeline for Trump, even as Democrats and independents remain wary. With recession risks rising, Republicans face a narrow window to translate any improved data into real relief at the checkout and on Election Day.
A CBS News/YouGov poll shows Democrats overwhelmingly favor socialism over capitalism (roughly 60% favorable vs 18% unfavorable for socialism; 32% favorable vs 50% unfavorable for capitalism). Among college-educated Dems, 71% favor socialism (16% unfavorable). Public opinion is more mixed, with capitalism still viewed more positively than socialism overall, while the rise of Democratic Socialists of America–backed candidates signals growing leftward influence ahead of the 2026 midterms.
A Badger Battleground poll released on UPFRONT shows Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany 48% to 44% in Wisconsin's governor race after Crowley's primary win, with independents favoring Crowley 42% to 30% and Crowley at 43% favorability vs Tiffany's 38%. The poll surveyed 500 likely voters and was commissioned by Platform Communications.
A Berkeley/LA Times poll of 2,310 likely California voters (Aug. 3–9) finds Democrat Xavier Becerra ahead of Republican Steve Hilton 55%–37% in the governor’s race, but his lead has narrowed from 25 points to 18 as Hilton edges up. Becerra leads in Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, and the Central Coast, while Hilton leads in the San Joaquin Valley and North Coast/Sierra; Orange County and the Inland Empire are closely contested. Analysts call the shift normal movement, noting Becerra’s strong Democratic backing and broader support among independents/nonpartisans, even as Hilton retains GOP support. The race comes amid ongoing campaign scrutiny and limited public appearances from Becerra.
David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, defying polls that had Hong ahead by double digits and illustrating how undecided voters and turnout dynamics can skew predictions. The digest also notes Karoline Leavitt’s departure as White House press secretary and reports that Paramount’s David Ellison is threatening to relocate the studio out of California to advance his Warner Bros. Discovery merger, highlighting a confluence of political, media, and business tensions.
Trump touted “great” polling numbers on Truth Social even as major surveys show his national approval sliding into the 30s with disapproval around 60%, and CNN/NYT/AP data tracing a downward trend and comparisons to past presidents.
Trump boasted on Truth Social about 'great poll numbers' without naming the poll, while NYT polling shows his approval around 38% and disapproval near 59%, marking a new second-term low in net approval per Nate Silver; analysts say the economy and the Iran war have contributed to the decline.
In a Punchbowl News interview, former President Donald Trump said voters are angry with Republicans, not him, signaling distance from GOP fury ahead of the 2026 midterms. He pointed to polling showing Republicans trailing Democrats on the generic ballot and highlighted an enthusiasm gap, plus concerns about cost of living. Trump vowed to back Republicans with MAGA Inc. funds, criticized Senate Leader John Thune, praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, and argued he doesn’t need to campaign because he’s already won.
A new poll finds about 66% of California adults and likely voters oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2035 ban on selling new gas-powered cars, with half of Democrats in opposition; Newsom defends the mandate and reveals $3,500 new-EV rebates and $1,750 used-EV discounts funded by California’s smog/ cap‑and‑invest program and automakers to spur EV adoption amid high gas prices.