commentary The president’s hand-picked candidates were wiped out. Can the party he cannibalized escape his legacy? Published November 4, 2026 1:54AM (EST) President Traitor 47 at a midterm campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, Nov. 1, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images) Pretend I’m on the ballot, the president of the United States repeatedly told American voters over the last several weeks. Millions of voters did exactly that. Be careful what,
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