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US midterms: Democrats and Republicans face internal strife ahead of 2026 elections

The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a challenging period for both major US political parties due to internal divisions and external pressures. Republicans are contending with the ongoing influence of Donald Trump, who has steered the country into conflict with Iran and continues to purge dissent within his party. Democrats, meanwhile, are experiencing a significant internal struggle between moderates and democratic socialists, leading to the ousting of incumbents and jeopardizing key races, as seen in Wisconsin and Maine. AI

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US midterms: Democrats and Republicans face internal strife ahead of 2026 elections

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jill Colvin, The Associated Press ·

    Democrats decide 2026 midterm elections are the perfect time for a civil war pitting socialists against moderates

    Republicans and Democrats are both battling self-inflicted wounds, with AIPAC spending $30 million in Michigan and Trump's approval at 37%.