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Trump's presence drags down GOP candidates in Washington and other states

October 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Trump's campaign appearances are lowering poll numbers for Republican Senate and House hopefuls in Washington and elsewhere. The decline could hurt GOP fundraising and election prospects.

Impact Score

4/10

Market Sentiment

Neutral

-2

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