The Morning Briefing: Dems Might Regret Acting Like Trump Is on Midterms Ballot

President Trump’s campaign style could benefit Republicans in the November midterm environment, a Morning Briefing piece argues, saying Democrats appear to treat Trump as the real opponent on every ballot. The article points to internal Democratic tensions and contrasts two sides within the party, referencing a primary defeat involving Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. It claims Democrats have focused on tying Republican candidates to Trump. In turn, the piece cites Trump’s “Western midterms trip” after an LA stop, including a rally in Las Vegas for Nevada Republicans, and argues that his direct messaging may draw Republicans into sharper contrast.