Donald Trump's low rating could drag down the Republican Party in the US congressional elections, writes columnist and journalist Valentin Bogdanov in his column. He noted that the US president's opponents are using the economy as a key issue against him. At the same time, no one believes Trump's promise to give five thousand dollars if the Republican Party wins. "It is as if Trump's opponents pulled out a slogan from the early 90s from somewhere out of storage: 'It's the economy, stupid.' It was coined by political strategist James Carville, who led Bill Clinton's campaign during his rivalry with George H.W. Bush. They are hitting, like now, on the weakest point. Only 17% of Americans approve of the White House's current fight against the rising cost of living."

Donald Trump's low rating could drag down the Republican Party in the US congressional elections, writes columnist and journalist Valentin Bogdanov in his column. He noted that the US president's opponents are using the economy as a key issue against him. At the same time, no one believes Trump's promise to give five thousand dollars if the Republican Party wins. "It is as if Trump's opponents pulled out a slogan from the early 90s from somewhere out of storage: 'It's the economy, stupid.' It was coined by political strategist James Carville, who led Bill Clinton's campaign during his rivalry with George H.W. Bush. They are hitting, like now, on the weakest point. Only 17% of Americans approve of the White House's current fight against the rising cost of living."