
The economy is king in Donald Trump’s re-election bid
6 min
Control of Congress may depend on the Democrats’ ability to adjust to reality. As both parties gear up for the November midterms, Republicans feel they can make gains in the predominantly Mexican American communities that line the southern border. Kyle Paoletta tries to understand the inroads Trumpism has made in the borderlands over the past few elections to figure out who has the edge in the hyper-competitive races across the region that may decide the next Congress.