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How GOP tax overhaul may play in the midterms

With final passage of the most sweeping tax overhaul in 31 years on Wednesday, President Trump and the Republicans in Congress have a significant legislative achievement under their belt – the crown on an economy with a surging stock market, the lowest jobless rate in nearly two decades, and annualized economic growth that tops 3 percent.

These are the contours of the Trump economy, and the president and his party now own it – happily, they believe. “Our team will go onto many more VICTORIES!” Mr. Trump tweeted. 

How it plays out politically next year – whether it curbs the traditional loss of congressional seats for a first-term president, and

Impact on wages'It's the economy, stupid'

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