Trump's Midterm Gambit: A Calculated Risk, But Will It Pay Off?
The recent Republican midterm convention was a masterclass in politics as theater, with President Donald Trump taking center stage and declaring himself "on the ballot" this fall.
The Democrats' response has been one of schadenfreude, but it's time to examine what this means for both parties. Trump's decision to make his presence in the midterms a central issue is a calculated risk.