Americans want a government that delivers for them | Cori Kramer Nov 2, 2026 Nov 2, 2026 Updated 27 mins ago 0 × Cover Media - Shareable President Donald Trump said he could become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats take control of Congress in the midterm elections. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Cori Kramer Connor McLaren Photography/Provi kAm!@=:E:42= DEC2E68:DED 2C6 AC6A2C:?8 E96:C 6IA=2?2E:@?D 7@C H92E E96 C6DF=ED @7 E96 >:5E6C> 6=64E:@?D H:== >62?] s6A6?5:?8 @? H9@ H:?D[ H6V== 962C E92E G@E6CD 92G6 6>3C2465 @?6 A2CEJVD 286?52[ C6;64E65 E96 @E96CVD :56@=@8J[ @C 56=:G6C65 2 >2?52E6 7@C 2 ?6H 5:C64E:@?]k^AmkAmqFE H92E :7 G@E6CD 2C6 ECJ:?8 E@ E6== FD D@>6E9:?8 D:>A=6Cnk^AmkAm%96JVC6 E:C65 @7 2 8@G6C?>6?E E92E 5@6D?VE D66> E@ H@C< 7@C E96>]k^Am Light trails from cars Sunday passing in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as America prepared to vote in the midterm elections. 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She wrote this for the Des Moines Register. 0 Comments Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Trump Says He May Become 'Mr. Veto' If Democrats Win Congress President Donald Trump said he could become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats take control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Trump Says He May Become 'Mr. Veto' If Democrats Win Congress President Donald Trump said he could become "Mr. Veto" if Democrats take control of Congress in the midterm elections.
