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Trump Kept Selling the Midterms as a Personal Win Itself

On November 4, Trump tried to portray the midterms as proof that his presence alone was moving the race, even as the broader political weather pointed toward losses and a looming reckoning.

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First recorded Nov 4, 2018·Meaningfully updated Nov 4, 2018

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Trump Kept Selling the Midterms as a Personal Win Itself

On November 4, Trump tried to portray the midterms as proof that his presence alone was moving the race, even as the broader political weather pointed toward losses and a looming reckoning.

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