Today is election day, and whatever the results may be, the outcome will be seen as a referendum on President Trump. To some extent, midterm elections usually are a reflection of a president’s performance. For Trump, doubly so, given his extensive campaigning, a much-criticized ad and his own words on the topic: “I want you to vote,” he said last month. “Pretend I’m on the ballot.” If Republicans fare well — and especially if they were to defy the polling and manage to keep control of the House of Representatives — Trump can proclaim victory. If a “blue wave” hits, many fingers could be pointed at the president.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 06, 2018 12:56 UTC