Donald Trump's approval rating is the lowest before midterms since Harry Truman's Democrats were crushed in 1946, with opinion polls indicating a rising 'blue wave' for Democrats.
Donald Trump has held dozens of campaign rallies before next week's US midterm elections, but his party's fate may be sealed by five words he uttered at this summer's Republican convention in Dallas: 'Pretend I'm on the ticket.'
The coalition that powered Trump to the greatest comeback in modern political history has suffered blow after blow, including his failure to fully release the Jeffrey Epstein files and the growth of datacentres in rural communities.
Why this matters: The midterms will deliver a national verdict on Trump's second term in the White House.
What this means for you: If you're concerned about the cost of living and affordability, this election may have significant implications for your economic well-being.
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