Frank Luntz

President Trump has managed to keep oil and gas prices relatively stable through promises of ending the Iran conflict, but his influence on markets is waning as global oil supplies dwindle and midterm elections approach. Energy markets remain unresponsive to his shifting policies, raising concerns about Republican electoral prospects.

Both major political parties face chaotic primaries disrupting midterm strategies, with Republicans struggling over Trump's Iran war and party control, and Democrats dealing with internal conflicts between moderates and progressives. Candidates in Wisconsin and Maine have been affected by scandals and internal divisions, complicating their campaigns.