Trump approval rating sank as gas prices rose heading into midterms
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"Trump approval rating sank as gas prices rose heading into midterms" is generating significant coverage in the Business category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (4)
- Soaring diesel prices helped usher in Democratic sweep Reuters · 4h ago
- Now that the midterm elections are over, what does that mean for gas prices? kens5.com · 16h ago
- Soaring diesel prices helped usher in Democratic sweep Yahoo · 16h ago
- Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don’t hold your breath NPR · 16h ago
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