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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Two weeks out from the midterms and it’s ALL ABOUT DONALD TRUMP. And depending on where you sit, that’s either a good thing or a not-so-good thing. The sitting president is enduring record-low approval ratings yet still insists voters should act like he is on the ballot. He’s also continuing his nationwide tour of political rallies to shore up embattled Republican candidates, visiting the traditionally red state of Kansas Monday night in support of Senator Roger Marshall. But much of the news surrounding his administration doesn't yet seem to be helping either the White House or GOP midterm fortunes, and does Trump even care? He’s getting the attention he so dearly craves. If the October Surprise is helping Putin by lifting sanctions, that won’t change the price of diesel for farmers? Maybe you should consider another surprise.
