GOP approval SINKS ahead of HIGH-STAKES TN election

Political Landscape & Midterm Elections - Trump's approval rating has dropped to 36%, the lowest in his second term, and Republican support in Congress has fallen to 23%, also a low for Trump's terms [1] - The GOP is in defense mode with less than a year until the crucial midterm elections [1] - A special election in Tennessee's seventh congressional district is approaching, with potential implications for the GOP's House majority [1] - Trump is reportedly panicking about the Tennessee race, a district he won by 22 points, where polls now show a much tighter race [10] - Losing the Tennessee seat would be a significant blow to Trump and the Republican party [11] Economic Issues & Affordability - The cost of living has increased by 25% since the beginning of the pandemic [1] - 76% of Americans view the economy negatively, including a significant portion of Republicans [3] - The cost of electricity is up 40% since 2020 [5] - Expiring ACA subsidies could affect 22 million Americans, potentially impacting the midterm elections [15] AI & Technology - Data centers powering AI are contributing to rising electricity costs [6] - AI is creating jobs, particularly in the construction industry, presenting a double-edged sword [7] - Politicians may use AI and big tech as scapegoats for rising electricity prices [26]