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How Trump can take State of Union momentum into the midterms

President Trump’s record-long State of the Union address was too diffuse to serve as a template for a midterm campaign message.

It nevertheless included many strong points that could, if he can resist the urge to stray off message, fit the bill.

Trump faces a huge challenge as he approaches November’s vote.

His job approval rating remains too low to guarantee Republican success.

Trump’s current 43.1% in the Real Clear Politics polling average is below where he was in 2018 when the GOP lost 40 House seats.

Trump’s primary objective, then, is to raise that dismal standing.

Even increasing it to 46% would be the difference between losing the House and having a chance at retaining control.

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He also needs to focus public attention on the Democratic alternative.

Polls show that Americans remain sour on Democrats.

The swing voters who decide elections don’t like Trump or his opponents........

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