Exclusive subscriber panel event - Trump’s midterm test

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The article invites Sydney Morning Herald subscribers to an exclusive live event focusing on the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. The panel discussion will feature political experts including Larry Sabato from Virginia, along with local journalists and scholars discussing key issues of the midterms as President Trump's approval ratings hit a record low. The event is scheduled for October 13 at the University of Sydney and costs $33 plus booking fees for subscribers.

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The Sydney Morning Herald is hosting an exclusive live event on October 13, where editor Jordan Baker will discuss key issues related to the upcoming US midterm elections with political and international editor Peter Hartcher and columnist Jacqueline Maley. Two experts from the United States Studies Centre—chief executive Dr Michael Green and director of research Jared Mondschein—are also scheduled to join, along with renowned US political analyst Larry Sabato via video link. The event aims to unpack the challenges facing President Trump as his approval rating hits a record low and Democrats campaign to regain control of Congress. Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks upon arrival and after the discussion.

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The Democrats are fighting to win back Congress, leading Trump to push for new voter requirement laws and toy with suggestions he’ll call a national security emergency ahead of the polls. asserted

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As a Sydney Morning Herald subscriber, you have access to tickets to join editor Jordan Baker at an exclusive live event as she unpacks the key issues of the upcoming midterms with political and international editor Peter Hartcher and columnist Jacqueline Maley. asserted

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They will be joined by two experts from the United States Studies Centre: chief executive Dr Michael Green and director of research Jared Mondschein. asserted

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Subscribers will also hear from renowned US political analyst and bestselling author Larry Sabato. asserted

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Sabato, appearing via video link from Virginia, will be in conversation with Herald columnist Bruce Wolpe. asserted

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Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival and after the discussion. asserted

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The event will conclude at 8pm. asserted

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Limited spots remaining. asserted

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Ticket purchases are final and cannot be exchanged or refunded. asserted

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