15:I[66739,["/_next/static/chunks/0kktebtcs1htf.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB","/_next/static/chunks/00yc4h63rurg4.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB","/_next/static/chunks/01b21njbdx~~m.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB","/_next/static/chunks/0kn25ki6~d.3~.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB","/_next/static/chunks/166.u_60qj09..js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB","/_next/static/chunks/174-a_qls6cvj.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB","/_next/static/chunks/0z~br_s19yb5~.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB"],"default"] 17:I[38632,["/_next/static/chunks/0qqtp3r0h7kah.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB","/_next/static/chunks/0iukvycbd42rl.js?dpl=dpl_BypJS92VjRNoPRbChhh126pTmNUB"],"IconMark"] 16:T466,The president's party typically loses seats in a midterm election, and President Trump's low favorability ratings aren't helping Republicans as November nears. We discuss how Republican candidates are pitching themselves to voters and what structural advantages could improve their odds.

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How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave

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How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave