Trump's limited appeal a warning sign for Republicans ahead of 2018 elections
Source: Reuters
NOVEMBER 8, 2017 / 6:08 PM / UPDATED 30 MINUTES AGO
James Oliphant
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic election victories in Virginia and New Jersey showed Republicans losing more ground in suburban areas, where President Donald Trumps unpopularity could cost them dearly in next years congressional races.
The results from Tuesday, particularly in Virginia, suggest that Trumps strategy of playing to a loyal but limited base has not enabled him to broaden support for his presidency or his party.
Democrats were delighted, believing that control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and perhaps even the Senate, now both controlled by Republicans, might be up for grabs in next years elections.
Some Republicans shared that view after their partys candidates did poorly among independent, college-educated, women, and minority voters in suburban areas.
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