Two years after handing Republicans control of Washington, voters in Tuesday’s election expressed displeasure over President Trump’s job performance while voicing angst about the cost of living and the nation’s overall direction
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- WSJ reports: “A national voter survey finds that high fuel and food prices are a top concern in the midterms.”
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