So far, 2026 doesn’t fit the midterm narrative. I mean the one about unpopular presidents creating an opening for the opposition to sweep the election. Ronald Brownstein has an idea:Advertisement“Views about the incumbent president’s performance have become arguably the most powerful factor shaping modern midterm elections. But Democrats are struggling to convert pervasive disapproval of Trump’s second term into sufficient support for their House and Senate candidates. After all, what poll two years ago had Trump winning the popular vote or 80% of the counties?