Midterm Election Trends
The historical landscape of midterm elections reveals a striking trend: the president's party has lost seats in the House 94% of the time since 1826. Notable exceptions, such as the elections during Jackson, Johnson, Roosevelt, Clinton, and Bush, show that even in rare instances of seat gains, the numbers were minimal. This consistent pattern underscores how midterms often serve as a referendum on the sitting president's popularity.In this clip
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