Trump campaigning could be a double-edged sword for GOP

Trump campaigning could be a double-edged sword for GOP

The White House wants to metaphorically put President Donald Trump on the ballot for next year’s midterm elections, but with the president’s approval rating creeping lower, that strategy is not without risks. “Typically, in the midterms, it’s not about who’s sitting at the White House; you localize the election. And you keep the federal officials out of it. We’re actually going to turn that on its head and put him on the ballot,” White House chi…