Elections Analyst says Trump has ‘Uniquely Hurt’ his own voters ahead of 2026

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 “Take Iran—after promising no more wars and all that—but fuel, fertilizer, no more wars, you take tariffs, and all this goes to the heart of his base.”Brad ReedSep 08, 2026  President Donald Trump’s economic policies have hurt his own voters to such an extent that it’s creating opportunities for Democrats in unexpected places, according to elections analyst Charlie Cook.In an interview with The New Republic’s Greg Sargent published Tuesday...