Why are Americans so unhappy and who will they punish for it?

Donald Trump is not on the ballot papers in this election, but the midterms are one of the most important tests yet of his presidency. Unaffordable living costs are top of voters' minds as they head to the ballot boxes today, and this is expected to translate into a defeat for Trump and the Republicans. If this happens, can Trump continue to govern as he has thus far? We ask Mona Charen, a syndicated columnist and policy editor at the independent media company "The Bulwark," and Sudha David-Wilp, a senior fellow and vice president of external relations at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, for their assessment.
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Chapters:
00:00 Midterms begin as control of Congress hangs in the balance
01:34 Trump's closing message and why Republicans are worried
02:38 Are voters are turning against Trump? | Mona Charon
05:25 Are the midterms a referendum on Trump's presidency?
09:14 Texas and Michigan: James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed in the spotlight
12:03 Democratic wave could weaken Trump's grip on Republicans
15:04 What a Democratic House would mean for Trump | Sudha David-Wilp
17:08 Why Democrats need four Senate seats to flip control
19:39 Would a blue wave weaken Trump on the world stage?
21:03 Ukraine, Iran and NATO: How midterms could shape US foreign policy