Why these Trump midterms will affect everyone – not just Americans | Jonathan Freedland

Tuesday will tell the world’s politicians whether or not the last two years has been a horror show to be repudiatedEvery US election, presidential or midterm, is always hailed as the most important of our lifetimes, at least by the candidates stumping for votes. But this time the hype may actually be justified. The vote that will take place on Tuesday – electing a new House of Representatives, one third of the Senate and a slew of governorships – could not be more significant.