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Recent statements from political strategists and Democratic Party insiders seem to suggest that the party’s strategy for the 2026 midterm races — particularly in hotly contested swing districts — will be to focus on economic concerns rather than on holding President Donald Trump accountable.

The statements from these strategists, highlighted in a report from The Hill this week, seem to imply that candidates will also avoid candidly discussing the idea of impeaching Trump — a move that has the potential to hurt their chances more than help them, polling data suggests.

“You can’t ignore Trump because it’s his economy,” one strategist from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said. “But the top message is the economy and affordability.”

Thirty-nine seats are viewed as competitive by Democrats this year, 28 of which are in districts Trump won by at least 5 points. GOP strategist and never-Trumper Kevin Madden told The Hill he viewed those districts as competitive because the economy resonates with voters in those areas — and implied that........

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