Republicans losing midterm enthusiasm as Trump overshadows GOP in Congress: poll

CNN analyst Harry Enten warned that congressional Republicans are sabotaging themselves by ceding influence to Donald Trump. While GOP voters remain energized by the president, support for Republican lawmakers has plummeted, with only 50% now “extremely motivated” to vote in the 2026 midterms compared to 66% of Democrats. Enten noted that Trump’s dominance in policymaking through executive orders has left Republicans in Congress appearing ineffective, eroding voter confidence and enthusiasm. This shift could spell trouble for the GOP in upcoming elections, as Democratic voters are expected to turn out in higher numbers and outperform baseline expectations, giving them a substantial advantage in competitive districts.

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Republicans losing midterm enthusiasm as Trump overshadows GOP in Congress: poll Republicans losing midterm enthusiasm as Trump overshadows GOP in Congress: poll