Poll finds Trump's 'pretend I'm on the ballot' midterm plea is rallying more US Democrats against him than Republicans
From the Newshound archive · first published 23 October 2026 · last updated 24 October 2026.
Among Democratic midterm voters, 48 per cent say their primary motivation is opposition to President Donald Trump, compared with just 38 per cent of Republicans who say they are casting their ballots mainly in support of him. Half of Republican voters would prefer their local candidate to prevail, even at the cost of breaking with the president. Republican strategist Doug Heye said Trump is '100 percent motivating Democrats more than Republicans' before the November 3 vote.
Trump urged an Iowa hangar crowd on Thursday to 'pretend I'm on the ballot'.
Clemson student Grant Frady, once a proud Trump supporter, is now considering voting Democratic.
MAGA pollster Rich Baris expects Democrats to win at least 235 House seats.
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