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Trump Has a Big Problem with Independents

December 4, 2025 · 10:56 am ET · Leave a Comment

For most of this year, Democrats have been notching surprisingly strong results in special elections across the country.

It’s easy to get lost in the partisan storylines — energized Democratic voters, sagging GOP turnout, and the ongoing chaos inside the Republican Party.

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