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“In what is widely being referred to as a “blue tsunami,” the Democratic Party won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, gaining ground in deep-red and battleground states.”
“A historic Democratic rout sounded the death knell for the Trump coalition, commentators argued.”
“The head of Canada’s aluminum industry says the U.S. midterm election results could mark a turning point in the trade dispute between Canada and the United States.”
“He claimed New Yorkers were no longer allowed to call their mothers “mom,” suggested renaming New Mexico “New America,” and repeatedly mimicked a Democratic Senate candidate vomiting at the sight of meat.”
“Washington: President Donald Trump closed out the Republicans’ midterm election campaign by touting his makeover of the United States capital and holding up photographs of a controversial renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.”
“If the Republicans weren’t headed for disaster in the midterms, perhaps they will be now.”
“In the long line of US midterm voters casting ballots early Monday in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, everyone was aware of the whiff of scandal surrounding the election.”
“The Alaska Senate ballot in the next week’s midterm elections in the United States features two candidates with the name Dan Sullivan – one the incumbent Republican senator and another a retired teacher with no prior political experience.”
“Peltola's comments, just days before the high-stakes midterm elections, come after a New York Times report Wednesday that her campaign and senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee played a role in recruiting Dan J.”
“US midterms: Historic leadership firsts for minorities across US in midterm vote AI generated LOS ANGELES – The US midterm vote ushered in a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country on Nov 3, electoral milestones on a night that saw voters issue…”
“The US midterm vote ushered in a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country on Tuesday, electoral milestones on a night that saw voters issue a sharp rejection of President Donald Trump’s second term.”
“The US midterm vote on Tuesday ushered in a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country, electoral milestones on a night that saw voters issue a sharp rejection of President Donald Trump's second term.”
“The US Republican Party is entering the midterm elections with Donald Trump's administration seemingly unable to either win or diplomatically resolve the Iran war.”
“The US Republican Party is entering the midterm elections with Donald Trump's administration seemingly unable to either win or diplomatically resolve the Iran war.”
“The US Republican Party is entering the midterm elections with Donald Trump's administration seemingly unable to either win or diplomatically resolve the Iran war.”
“Take Daily Mail's quiz and find out President Donald Trump and his administration have crafted a secret plan to rebuff any incoming liberal Congress should Democrats sweep into power in Tuesday's midterm elections.”
“…te House has spent several months preparing for a potential Democratic takeover of Congress, formulating plans to advance core elements of President Donald Trump's agenda through executive action while bracing for congressional investigations, according to an…”
“…te House has spent several months preparing for a potential Democratic takeover of Congress, formulating plans to advance core elements of President Donald Trump's agenda through executive action while bracing for congressional investigations, according to an…”
“US President Donald Trump stepped round up his midterm campaign efforts on Sunday, holding rallies in Iowa and Kansas, while divisions emerged among Democrats in Michigan, threatening to undermine their effort to retake the Senate.”
“Trump has put himself at the centre of the Republicans’ midterm strategy, hoping it will fire up his MAGA (Make America Great Again) base.”
“Early voting is significantly outpacing the last midterm election, with particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data from five days before Election Day.”
“If Republican candidates braced for midterm defeat were hoping for some eleventh-hour message discipline from Donald Trump, let’s hope they didn’t turn on their televisions on Monday afternoon.”
“Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed, has endorsed his Republican rival in an extraordinary rebuke of her party’s nominee on the eve of the midterm elections.”
“As this episode shows, the GOP—from Donald Trump to JD Vance to Cabinet secretaries to senators and representatives—has made hateful bigotry a central element of its final midterms push.”
“As this episode shows, the GOP—from Donald Trump to JD Vance to Cabinet secretaries to senators and representatives—has made hateful bigotry a central element of its final midterms push.”
“But the president’s utterances — part of a larger political strategy that’s anchored on making the midterms about himself and activating conservative voters — have also injected politics into processes that have traditionally remained apolitical, such as…”
“But the president’s utterances — part of a larger political strategy that’s anchored on making the midterms about himself and activating conservative voters — have also injected politics into processes that have traditionally remained apolitical, such as…”
“With only days left until the 2026 midterm elections, United States President Donald Trump has announced he will scale back his packed rally schedule, cancelling scheduled appearances in Iowa and Kansas.”
“President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled two of his upcoming campaign rallies scheduled for this weekend, just days before the midterm elections on November 3.”
“Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff, US media reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.”
“Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff, US outlets reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.”
““While the numbers are still coming in, what we know so far indicates that this will undoubtedly be the largest turnout of Latino voters ever in a midterm election,” she added.”
“Democratic Congress could test decades of US support for Israel WASHINGTON, Nov 4 - Democrats’ takeover of Congress and growing Republican unease over Israel could trigger the biggest reassessment of US support for its closest Middle East ally in decades,…”
“David’s view Late on Tuesday night, after he left the victory party for Senator-Elect Annie Andrews, former South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison called to reflect on what just happened.”
“Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte has stubbornly held on to power in New Hampshire, defeating Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington in a closely watched contest and delivering a rare bright spot for the GOP on an otherwise bruising midterm election night.”
“Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win Texas' newly redrawn 35th Congressional District on Tuesday, overcoming a Republican-favored map designed to flip the seat after redistricting pushed Democratic Rep.”
“De La Cruz spoke at this summer’s GOP midterm convention in Dallas and was the most prominent of a series of Hispanic House Republican candidates in Texas, where her party redrew districts earlier this year in a bid to reduce Democratic seats.”
“- Midterm results in full: See all the live maps and charts as the votes come in - Which US president are YOU?”
“For the left, it’s been the marquee race of the midterm cycle.”
“All indicators—poll numbers, early voting figures, and the like—were generally pointing in the same direction, suggesting a Democratic win in the House and the distinct possibility of a similar triumph in the Senate.”
“WHEN WILL WE KNOW the outcome of the midterm elections?”
“…as one of the most closely watched constituencies in the US midterm elections, with their choices potentially influencing the outcome of key races in Texas and offering a broader indication of how US president Donald Trump’s 2024 gains among Hispanic voters…”
“It’s only been a year, but it’s already easy to forget just how big a part large-scale state violence against Democratic protesters played in Trump’s plans in 2025.”
“The US election this Tuesday is shaping up to be one of the most consequential midterm votes in modern US history, with Washington's relationship with Israel and its war on Iran right at the center of the political standoff.”
“House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.”
“If his party loses control of Congress in the midterm elections, the rest of his time in office is likely to be consumed by Democratic-led investigations into his administration and his business dealings, and possibly even another impeachment.”
“… of the USA’s political barbarism, sham voting system and chaos, and the wholesale rioting of democratic Europe, perhaps we ought to take a few leaves out of the China book and see that it might not be quite so bad as painted by the Western propaganda…”
“American politics is always a full-blooded affair, and the midterms have stayed true to form.”
“It's clear that he simply doesn't, or is choosing not to, believe the avalanche of polls predicting a midterms blue wave and that he is banking on a hidden Republican vote – hidden because the pollsters didn't ask his supporters.”
“In the run-up to the midterm elections, Trump has made a late dash across the country, flanked on the campaign trail by a curious collection of sports stars.”
“Two years ago, President Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters nationwide and won a majority of Texas Hispanics, upending conventional wisdom and setting back the Democratic Party's hopes of making the state competitive.”
“In short: Donald Trump has mainly visited Republican strongholds while campaigning for the midterms.”
“Should Becerra win, as he is all but certain to do in the heavily Democratic state, his first two years in the governor’s office will coincide with the final two years of Trump’s presidency.”
“And that's a potentially powerful turnout strategy hiding in plain sight.”
“Bill Minutaglio, a prominent Texas author and political historian whose books include A Single Star and Bloody Knuckles, argues that Talarico’s campaign represents a far more calculated and controlled evolution of Texas Democratic strategy.”
“What Vance's midterm push reveals about his potential 2028 bid What Vance's midterm push reveals about his potential 2028 bid At a Thursday speech in Weatherford, Texas, Vice President JD Vance seemed to relish the opportunity to snipe at Democratic Senate…”
“…sident Trump’s allies are bracing for legal bills that could reach into the millions as Democrats ready for investigations if they win the Tuesday midterm elections — but the administration is preparing to fight back and has a new tool to drag out…”
“The midterms will test the nation's political direction and confidence Millions of Americans are looking to Tuesday's midterm elections with heightened anticipation or anxiety.”
“… polls suggesting Republicans are likely to lose the House and perhaps the Senate too in the midterms, the man who refused to accept Americans’ democratic verdict in 2020 is hawking a narrative of cheating Democrats who will steal seats via illegitimate…”
“They discussed strategy and organized public events.”
“Democrats have a sizable advantage in the battle for control of Congress days ahead of the midterm elections, a new national NBC News poll finds, with voters clamoring for change and voicing all-time high disapproval of President Donald Trump.”
“…f Datwyler’s activities over several political cycles raises questions about the attitude of Republican campaigns and candidates to campaign finance in the run-up to the November midterm elections, and the evolution of so-called “dark money” electoral…”
“Donald Trump has held dozens of campaign rallies before next week’s US midterm elections.”
“For decades, an evergreen media storyline has been that the next election will resolve the civil war between the center and far-left factions of the Democratic Party.”
“Formerly heading up strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sylvia was removed after he reportedly leaked classified information about the war in Iran as well as the war between Russia and Ukraine – and just as President Donald Trump…”
“Canada is in the U.S. midterm spotlight.”
“…ing a brazen effort to interfere with voting in this year’s midterm elections, escalating concerns that the federal government will try to slow down certification of election results – a strategy that could create chaos when the new Congress is seated next…”
“As the US midterm elections get closer, Donald Trump's polling numbers keep diving further underwater.”
“Take Daily Mail's quiz and find out The largest political donor in US history, Elon Musk, is warning that Democratic victories in the midterms could seal a 'permanent one-party state' and the end of democracy in America.”
“Last year, the Democratic Party of Albania retained Continental Strategy LLP, a firm that includes a former top aide to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the daughter of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, to advocate for the removal of the sanctions.”
“The Daily Mail's midterms power polling average, an analysis of polling averages, shows Democrats holding a strong advantage over Republicans with less than a week to go.”
“The GOP’s midterm strategy has been to give up independents for lost and spend all their time and energy juicing base turnout—so where’s the rally-round messaging for pro-lifers?”
“With Republicans likely headed for a good ol' fashioned ass kicking in next week's midterm election, it doesn't seem too premature to ask the next big question: What are the Democrats going to do once they have a congressional majority?”
“Next week’s midterms have been widely interpreted as a referendum on Trump’s record in office and the president himself has urged conservatives to turnout as though he were on the ballot, a strategy that threatens to backfire given his deep unpopularity and…”
“The shift in strategy, plus polling data, suggests that Republicans may face challenges, at least in the House, Miller says.”
“Trump cancels in-person campaigning for midterms to focus on tele-rallies Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.”
“The Intercept tracked how super PAC spending is flowing into the midterms and how growing public skepticism of special-interest money in politics is affecting campaign strategies.”
“Parsi's is one of a growing number of campaigns that are experimenting this midterm cycle with a new kind of voter canvassing: AI-powered text conversations that let campaigns talk with far more voters than staff and volunteers can reach on the ground.”
“"By taking advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity and environment to build power, we can capture new majorities," said the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee in listing its target districts around the country.”
“The CEO Signal Any interference in next week’s US midterm elections should be a “red line” that prompts business leaders to rally behind American democratic norms, Ken Chenault is warning his peers.”
“Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the director for strategy, plans, and policy on the joint staff that advises the president on military issues, is a man.”
“A little more than three weeks before Election Day, Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor of Texas, sat back in her chair in a small conference room at a community center in the Houston suburb of Cypress.”
“Twenty years ago, the last time an unpopular second-term Republican president faced a midterm reckoning, the Democratic Party relied on moderate and even conservative-leaning candidates to reclaim control of Congress.”
“Twelve days before the midterm elections, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and former Montana Senator Jon Tester traveled down to Alabama to campaign in one of the country’s most unexpected battleground districts.”
“Will a Democratic midterm victory make a difference?”
“The estimate, disclosed last week, comes just days before the November 3 midterm elections, which will determine if US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party will maintain control of Congress for the next two years.”
“The artificial intelligence industry was poised to act as a kingmaker in the midterm elections.”
“This midterms cycle, however, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s strategy seems to suggest the opposite.”
““Pretend I’m on the ballot” has become a regular rallying cry as Trump tries to fend off a Democratic “blue wave” in Congress.”
“…t the Trump Strait; said the war would end after November’s midterm elections; mused at the United Nations on whether to annihilate Iran or make a deal; promised not to bomb Iran before the midterms; said he might bomb Iran before the midterms; rejected a…”
“The White House has promised that the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, which is another way of announcing a timetable for war.”
“The United States midterm elections appear stacked against the ruling Republicans, with polls suggesting the Democrats average an eight-point lead in the House of Representatives and the Senate.”
“The Republican Party appears almost certain to lose control of the House of Representatives in next week's midterm elections.”
“President Donald Trump’s campaign to keep Republicans in control of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms is returning to Ohio for the third time in a month on Wednesday, while former President Barack Obama is set to rally Democrats in Georgia.”
“Log in Former Democratic President Barack Obama has unloaded on Donald Trump for the Iran war, mocking the Republican president’s diplomatic strategy.”
“Even "serious" news outlets, like Axios and The Guardian, have reported that El-Sayed is part of the Democrats' midterm strategy of "bringing sexy back".”
“Trump’s midterm strategy said the president’s attention to rural parts of the country is in response to internal polling showing soft support from men 55 years and younger in rural areas nationwide, a voting bloc crucial to Mr.”
“One Republican familiar with Trump’s midterm strategy said the President’s attention on rural parts of the country is in response to internal polling showing soft support from men 55 years and younger in rural areas nationwide, a voting bloc crucial to…”
“Trump’s rival Democratic Party in the November 3 midterm elections, which will determine who will take control of Congress.”
“The vote underscores the political tightrope vulnerable Republicans are attempting to walk with a little over a month until the midterm elections.”
“…ngly anxious about the Iran war, senators are set to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump ‘s military action, which has been largely blamed for the spike in fuel prices and become a flashpoint in the midterm…”
“…an WASHINGTON, Sept 24 - The US Senate could vote as soon as Thursday to tell President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or get Congress' authorization to continue it, as Democrats tee up a vote on the unpopular conflict before November's midterm…”
“Republican Ken Paxton, Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown are contesting the Senate seat, while Republican Governor Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term against Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon.”
“Republican Ken Paxton, Democrat James Talarico and Libertarian Ted Brown are contesting the Senate seat, while Republican Governor Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term against Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon.”
“…HURON, United States – President Donald Trump turned to Islamophobic stereotypes to motivate Michigan Republicans on Oct 25, claiming at a rally that Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee, if elected, would bring a wave of jihadis to the United…”
“President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, claiming the Muslim politician would struggle to get onto an airplane because of his supposed national security risk.”
“Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party is facing an “obscene” amount of spending that could swamp them in the midterms.”
“Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party is facing an “obscene” amount of spending that could swamp them in the midterms.”
“Introducing Democratic socialist El–Sayed at a private New York City fundraiser, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio–Cortez explicitly raised the stakes for the midterm election on leaked tape first obtained by Politico.”
“The democratic socialist’s darling’s private remarks come as she is mulling her 2028 move and whether she should run for the White House, Senate, or House again.”
“But they are more likely to say Democrats are “too moderate” than Republicans — a reflection of the lack of unity within Democratic Party about its strategy.”
“But they are more likely to say Democrats are "too moderate" than Republicans — a reflection of the lack of unity within Democratic Party about its strategy.”
“… projects in pitch to deep-red Alabama AI generated NEW YORK – President Donald Trump declared at a rally in Alabama that his economic agenda had helped attract investment and jobs in a midterm campaign pitch to a state that has long been staunchly…”
“It is the latest stop on a swing through deep-red states to boost midterm election turnout among Republican voters and thank them for their support, amid low approval ratings for the president.”
“It is a seat Republicans must hold if they are to cling on to control of the US Senate at the midterm elections in four weeks, which are increasingly shaping as a bloodbath for the GOP.”
“…GTON - US President Donald Trump on Sept 28 said that a Minnesota company plans to build a multi-billion-dollar steel mill in Iowa, handing the administration a marquee manufacturing investment to showcase as Republicans head into November’s midterm…”
““For all the attention on the hard security, technology and trade issues, that China made room for panda diplomacy was a clever strategy,” said Lin, the China managing director at The Asia Group, a Washington-based strategic advisory.”
“Even as Trump seeks to decry Democrats as communists ahead of November’s midterm elections, he is rolling out the red carpet this week for Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leader of the world’s most powerful communist country.”
“…rs of the Senate expressed deep concern on Thursday after the Pentagon's top policy adviser, Defense Undersecretary Elbridge Colby, failed to deliver an expected status update on the Trump administration's National Defense Strategy during a classified…”
“…rom both parties say they were left deeply unsettled Thursday after the Pentagon’s top policy adviser, Defense Undersecretary Elbridge Colby, failed to provide an expected update on the Trump administration’s National Defense Strategy at a classified…”
“President Donald Trump and his Republican Party concluded an unconventional gathering in Dallas on Thursday, seeking to bolster their midterm election prospects.”
“At Dallas convention, some loyalists question Trump-centric midterms strategy DALLAS, Sept 11 - President Donald Trump used the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention this week to make a risky appeal to voters: treat November's midterm elections as…”
“Log in Ronna McDaniel, a former chair of the Republican National Committee, criticized the GOP’s midterm election strategy and predicted that Democrats would take control of the House come November.”
“…t for noncitizen voters with broad subpoena campaign before midterms Oct 28 - The Trump administration has issued more than 100 subpoenas demanding records on tens of thousands of voters in at least a dozen states, part of an escalating effort ahead of next…”
“The Scoop Even with the political wind at their backs for this midterm, Democrats still aren’t sparking enthusiasm among low-propensity voters.”
“This is the most expensive midterm election ever.”
“Log in Voters in more than three dozen states will decide around 150 ballot measures on November 3, alongside the congressional contest that has dominated coverage of November's U.S. midterm elections.”
“From campaign speeches and television appearances to debates, Democrats have made their entire midterm strategy painfully clear: Repeat President Donald Trump’s name and blame him for everything.”
“…attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year’s midterm elections NEW YORK -- Republicans have spent an estimated $183 million on television ads focused on transgender-related attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year’s midterm…”
“Trump's cure for Republicans' midterm woes is more Trump.”
“On Sunday a student-led democratic movement ousted Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić, a key ally of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin, from power.”
“With just a week to go until the midterm elections, President Trump staged two campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday, hoping to deny Democrats a chance to win there.”
“After the midterms, the House Democratic leader may need Garcia even more.”
“Musk has so far sunk roughly $445m into the 2026 midterm election cycle – all to help Republicans retain control of Congress.”
“In a midterm environment that has seen hundreds of millions of dollars poured into Senate races in conservative-heavy states like Iowa, Texas, Ohio and Alaska, and a last-minute flood of cash to Kansas, the Magnolia state has been left off of many peoples'…”
“But Rahman’s team at Vera, which has done extensive polling, and has the ear of many Democratic lawmakers, including Lee, is convinced that neither strategy is effective.”
“As I noted last week, Marc Elias, a Democratic election lawyer deeply involved in the party’s planning process to respond to disputes, said he’s expecting the Trump administration to use the same kind of flood-the-zone strategy that the president and his…”
“Midterm watch: Trump’s Sensible Appeal President Trump “has been widely mocked for asking voters to ‘pretend I’m on the ballot,’ ” notes the Washington Examiner’s Byron York.”
“…nd Canada are moving closer to a trade agreement as tariff negotiations between the two countries gather momentum, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has said, with the issue carrying political significance ahead of the November 3 US midterm…”
“In this final stretch of the US midterm elections, Democrats and independents could win back communities and towns across America’s rural heartlands through a combination of resurgent “prairie populism”, local despair over the impact of Donald Trump’s agenda…”
“…sia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms Russian operatives are pumping out fabricated claims about Democratic candidates, AI-manipulated videos of celebrities and fake posts impersonating real news outlets in an effort to…”
“After that war had ended, the period of Democratic hegemony under President Franklin Roosevelt also ended, and abruptly, with the results of the midterm of 1946.”
“TRUMP AND THE MAGA ENTHUSIASM STRATEGY.”
“But he largely defended his Iran strategy, arguing that "if they had a nuclear weapon, you wouldn't be very comfortable."”
“Bush in 2007, is part of his and Republicans' broader strategy to motivate Republican voters during a midterm election cycle in which he is not on the ballot.”
“Embassy says Carney government brushing off 'potential interference' in midterms Trump administration shares list of Canadians allegedly planning to influence elections The U.S.”
“…ine Republican Susan Collins has promoted her reputation as one of the most independent U.S. senators and she is using the waning days of the election season to sell that message to voters by campaigning with a former Democratic colleague who has endorsed…”
“…t in North Carolina Supporters wait for Trump to speak at a midterm campaign rally at Pitt-Greenville Airport in Greenville, North Carolina Whatley is currently trailing Democratic nominee and former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper in the race to replace…”
“Reuters reported on October 17 that the president was blaming senior aides over the party's midterm strategy, questioning campaign spending and the results of redistricting efforts.”
“Boccieri now exemplifies a new trend in Democratic politics: In the final weeks before the midterms, the party is trying to convince its donors that a “blue wave” could spread even farther — if their money isn’t all spent on a handful of House and Senate…”
“Mr Trump needs to bring down diesel prices before crucial midterm elections.”
“Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon defended the Trump administration's investigation into noncitizen voters ahead of the midterm elections during CBS' "60 Minutes" on Sunday.”
“Maybe he’s delusional enough to think that buying a few days’ worth of diesel fuel from Putin and blaming Volodymyr Zelensky for the high prices will save him from a Republican midterm bloodbath.”
“John Fetterman, that species of Democratic politician doesn’t exist in Congress anymore.”
“But while the Democratic political class was outraged by Trump’s corruption—even turning his failure to “drain the swamp” into a key pillar of their 2018 midterm strategy—the harsh reality was that voters didn’t really care.”
“In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran strategy will pay dividends in the future.”
“A diesel deal with Russia, announced Oct. 9, is one of the many recent actions Trump has taken in an effort to reduce fuel prices for Americans ahead of midterm elections on Nov. 3.”
“Behind closed doors, though, the 80-year-old president has struck a different tone, blaming aides and political operatives for a wobbling midterm strategy and voicing doubts about candidate choices, Reuters reported Saturday.”
““But the fact that in the weeks leading up to this midterm election, the president’s coming to a state he won by 31 points that he believes he needs, suggest to me that Republicans are in big trouble,” he said, slightly padding Trump’s 30-point 2016 victory.”
“Democratic leaders like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York have been cagey about their strategy on Iran for the lame-duck period before the next Congress is sworn in on January 3.”
“Here's what we know No Kings, the coalition known for organizing anti-Trump protests, is trying a different democratic tactic: increasing voter turnout.”
“Their best strategy is to go after Democratic weaknesses so voters say “this guy is worse,” said Ron Bonjean, a Republican strategist.”
“And it made for a more striking moment when her Democratic opponent turned to her and said, "Shut up," during a debate this week.”
“The Daily Mail first revealed in June that Wiles was quietly planning her exit strategy after November's midterm elections.”
“The Ohioan has voted for Trump in the past, but at this midterm election, he’s not going to vote at all.”
“Finally, at least in the short to medium term future, an alliance with "abundance liberals" is probably a more promising political strategy for libertarians than a revival of fusionism.”
“The president's move to address the rapid development of the AI industry came after he met with top AI executives at the end of September — and a month before midterm elections in November.”
“But less than a month before the midterm elections, Rusnak, the president and CEO of R Strategy Group, argued Trump has made the same mistake and that there could be consequences for Republicans running statewide in Ohio, particularly Sen.”
“…I generated WASILLA, Alaska - With three weeks until the US midterm elections, US President Donald Trump on Oct 13 campaigned in remote Alaska, one of several conservative states where Democrats have a rare chance of flipping a Senate seat amid voter…”
“The shifting money in the final three weeks of midterm campaigns points to an increasingly defensive posture by Republicans, who have already trimmed their expectations in U.S.”
“Iowa has not elected a Democratic governor since 2006, but Sand, the 44 year-old Iowa state auditor, is running to end what he calls “one-party rule” of Republican control in the governorship and state legislature.”
“The downside here to Trump's strategy so far is that it's locked the midterms into a pure referendum on him.”
“Women candidates central to Democrats’ midterm strategy Democrats have placed women candidates at the centre of their campaign to regain the House majority.”
“Veteran Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher joins Zeteo’s John Harwood to answer those questions and more – unpacking what’s at stake these midterms, why he thinks Democrats could take back both the House and Senate, and why the forces driving voters go far…”
“In June 2025, as the 2026 midterm elections were starting to heat up, a newly formed company named Arizona Land Reserve made a huge donation to the Nevada Republican Party.”
“The Human Rights Campaign, one of the largest transgender advocacy lobbying groups in the country, has turned its back on two Democratic congressional candidates for going against a key position in the progressive wing’s pro-LGBT platform.”
“…ar campaign against what is a very real rise in progressive politics and democratic socialism.' St Clair, who had a high-profile split from Musk and is now suing X, thinks it's a waste of time to talk about influencers because they have no institutional…”
“On the debate stage this week with his Democratic opponent, however, Jackson discussed Trump only when Keisha Lance Bottoms brought him up.”
“Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov.”
“Former President Barack Obama has backed candidates running in the most competitive races in the midterm elections, dishing out a slate of endorsements in the final month before the general election.”
“Ashley Hinson. - The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration over taxpayer-funded ads that portrayed the president favorably, arguing the ads put Democrats at an electoral disadvantage. - For subscribers: The race for governor in Wisconsin…”
“Democrats in tight Midwest US races split on trans rights strategy Oct 8 - After being caught flat-footed on transgender issues in the last US election, Democrats in tight midterm races are pursuing different strategies, with some adopting more conservative…”
“Sherrod Brown, the Democratic former senator from Ohio hoping to return to office in November’s midterm elections, has spent the past year traveling across his home state explaining to voters about all the ways the “system is rigged” against them.”
“Washington – Former President Barack Obama headlined a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Wednesday night to discuss the stakes of the upcoming midterm election.”
“David’s view Prick up your ears, and you can hear it — the sound of many different kinds of Democrats grabbing credit for midterm victories that aren’t official yet.”
“Two of those aides, James Blair and Chris LaCivita, are spending most of their time spearheading midterms spending for Trump’s PAC.”
“This bold flurry is a stark contrast with Democratic leaders, who would like to start really shaping their agenda … after the midterm elections.”
“With Republicans pouring money into advertising in battleground states, often outpacing their Democratic opponents by significant margins, there's still the possibility that the situation will improve in the final month of the midterm campaign.”
“…t statements made on livestreams have created a trove of clips for Republicans to farm as they equate the streamer to Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, framing hopefuls who campaigned with him, such as Michigan’s Abdul el Sayed, as…”
“Prominent election deniers have spent recent weeks stoking fears over US election security before next month’s midterms, echoing claims pushed by Donald Trump to justify asserting more control over voting.”
“Last week, it was leaked audio of Paxton admitting that Trump’s ballyhooed midterm convention had actually hurt his numbers.”
“…blicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections Republicans are focusing on crime and public disorder in midterm election campaigns, as voters grow frustrated with their handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran…”
“A new poll from the news agency Reuters and the research firm Ipsos has found that United States President Donald Trump’s approval rating remains at a record low as the midterm elections approach in November.”
“Lauren French, senior adviser for the Democrats' Senate Majority PAC, joins CBS News to discuss how finances have been spent during the 2026 midterm campaign.”
“Jim Pillen as part of a multi-state swing ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.”
“In 2021, when Gosar was censured by the US House for posting an animated video that depicted him killing Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking Joe Biden, Harmony recorded an outraged defense of her boss for his YouTube channel.”
“WASHINGTON — House Democrats are expanding their target list of GOP-held seats to flip, in a bid to project confidence less than a month out from the midterm elections.”
“Her framing reflects much of President Donald Trump’s perspective on November’s midterm elections, as he told voters at a campaign rally in Ohio on Saturday night they should pretend his name is on the ballot, rather than the respective actual candidates.”
“…Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer "lives in fear" of the Democratic Party's far-left wing Saturday on "My View with Lara Trump," arguing the longtime New York lawmaker has increasingly deferred to progressives as Republicans and Democrats head into the…”
“…sive candidates like El-Sayed prevail in primaries, and the Democratic party stresses unity in the face of its midterm challenge to Republicans, Medicare for All remains a pressure point – embraced by the party’s left but often considered a liability by…”
“In Florida, a different kind of heat is threatening to burn Republicans — a firestorm of political backlash that could at best force the GOP to spend millions more in the midterms, and at worst cost the party what should be a safely red House seat.”
“Americans will never accept the Democratic party’s slide to the left, or so desperate Republicans are hoping.”
“The Tejano music star turned Democratic congressional candidate had barely begun canvassing in the high school football stadium in Edinburg, Texas, when a 15-year-old girl came rushing up to him.”
“Advocates said they are frustrated and resigned to White House‘s inaction on abortion in the wake of a new report that the Department of Justice is standing down on the issue until after the midterm elections.”
“Log in House Republicans are reportedly in "triage mode" heading into the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new report.”
“That narrative has emerged ahead of the United States midterm elections in November, as races across the country enter their final stretch.”
“The strategy behind 10X Votes is simple, but powerful, the creators say.”
“President Donald Trump is planning to visit at least 10 states during the final month before the midterm elections, embarking on an aggressive blitz as Republicans fight to maintain control of Congress.”
“…inds facing the GOP as President Donald Trump kicks off his midterm tour. — Adam Wollner The shifting Senate map By Bridget Bowman A big move today from a leading Republican super PAC underscores the increasingly tough Senate landscape the party is…”
“…e has described the NABEP agreement as part of a three-part strategy of stabilization, reconstruction and eventual democratic transition, arguing that restoring oil production is necessary to rebuild Venezuela’s economy and reduce the influence of China,…”
“I was the National Republican Congressional Committee’s communications director in 1990, responsible for media and television advertising strategy in President George H.W.”
“There may be some wisdom in the strategy, but that approach – drumming down and appeasing an already loyal base – seems to have become the media-obsessed Trump White House’s guiding political strategy too, a choice that risks self-sabotage as the midterms…”
“In today’s ‘First Draft,’ you’ll discover what the GOP and Trumpworld elite REALLY think about their collective decision to make a lone California-based Twitch streamer one of the main characters of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.”
“Senate Democrats may have denied Republicans a midterm win by blocking a GOP senator’s bipartisan data center bill, but in the process, they revealed an out-of-sync party strategy over how to handle the increasingly contentious campaign issue.”
“The Democratic National Committee said, “Trump and Vance are desperately trying to rally their base as the midterm elections approach and Republicans face defeat.””
“AS DEMOCRATIC OPERATIVES brace for the final weeks of the midterm campaign, they’ve been pleased to discover that they may not need to actually get above 50 percent of the vote to win in several key races.”
“Trump credited his controversial tariff strategy for making the announcement possible, saying, "Our trade agreement with South Korea, they have to invest hundreds of billions of dollars."”
“A Democratic Senate is unlikely to confirm any Trump appointee to the Supreme Court and probably to any federal court, and would likely extract concessions from any nominee to a high policy position — unless Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman denies Democrats…”
“President Donald Trump and Republicans in November’s midterms, it may be onto something: a senior Trump adviser just signalled that the White House sees the Canada-U.S. trade spat as politically sensitive.”
“Log in An advisor to President Donald Trump has broken with the upbeat messaging coming out of the White House concerning the midterms and warned it is unlikely to turn out well for Republicans.”
“The junta running Iran, drawn from the not-so-talented retirees of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and maybe half a Supreme Leader, counted on domestic pressure on President Trump as a result of the imminent midterm elections to force him to the table.”
“ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate.”
“And yet, the man leading Republicans’ 2026 midterm strategy, former deputy White House chief of staff James Blair, told me that the GOP’s electoral prospects aren’t anywhere near as dire as the polls or the party skeptics suggest.”
“Araghchi told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, when asked about a Wall Street Journal report that Trump could seek to resume bombing after the U.S. midterm elections.”
“Mark Kelly, D-Ariz, said Sunday that the Democratic party needs to do a “better job” if they were to win control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.”
“With just weeks to go before the midterm elections, President Trump is facing challenges on multiple fronts, persistent voter concerns about the economy, rising prices for consumers, and growing questions about his strategy in the war with Iran.”
“In the run-up to the US midterm elections, Swing Left – a grassroots political group focused on electing Democrats to office – has spent time canvassing in dozens of districts across the country to hear from hundreds of thousands of voters.”
“Log in National Republican campaign groups are pouring massive sums into Senate races across the country as fresh polling indicates the party is struggling to defend typically reliable red territory ahead of the midterms.”
“Two months before the midterm elections, the Republican Party has a problem.”
“Naturally, over the course of his decadeslong career, his politics have forged a tight-knit friendship between his party, Partido dos Trabalhadores, and the Democratic Socialists of America.”
“The midterm elections coming in less than 40 days are a binary choice between common sense and chaos.”
“Log in President Donald Trump's unpopular policies and dismal approval ratings have fellow Republicans in his ruby-red home state of Florida on edge over the looming midterm elections.”
“…me Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map In a case watched across the country and as voting begins in the midterm elections, the Supreme Court blocked a congressional map in Missouri that was aimed at netting Republicans another seat in the…”
“MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground districts in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections.”
“In a world of 15-second attention spans, lacking any evidence of sequential thought, the overwhelmingly stronger pro-conflict case must be spoon-fed to the electorate as midterm elections approach.”
“In August, the Democratic congressional campaign committee added Texas 23 to its target list, denoting a shift in strategy from previous assumptions that the district was irredeemably Republican.”
“Ashley Hinson (R-IA) wants Iowa to know she can work with Democrats while holding an endorsement from President Donald Trump as she takes on Democratic state Rep.”
“His administration’s national security strategy, published in December 2025, was described by one former Pentagon official as a “manifesto for the global far right”.”
“He began by touting his accomplishments on the economy, immigration, the border and tackling violent crime, in remarks that sounded more pitched to voters in November's US midterm elections than the diplomats in Manhattan.”
“Plus, Natasha Korecki examines Republicans’ messaging strategy in Texas. — Adam Wollner GOP defections from Trump start to pile up By Adam Wollner During his address to the United Nations General Assembly today, President Donald Trump reiterated that he…”
“While that plan was foiled for the midterms, other electoral threats abound.”
“Some of President Donald Trump’s allies are worrying that his kind words for Zohran Mamdani, the socialist mayor of New York City, are undercutting the party’s midterm election-focused message attacking “communism.””
“The electoral engines driving the House GOP's rightmost flank have been working overtime this midterm season to promote its chosen candidates in both primary and general elections.”
“The text retreads major talking points that the Democratic senator delivered in a controversial video appearance at the Republican party’s midterm convention earlier this month, where he railed against “extremes” and promised to “stand with America.””
“This helped prop up the democratic facade, of course.”
“…the massively popular Texas-based influencer who has backed Democratic candidates like Hinojosa and Senate candidate James Talarico told me it is “heartbreaking” that ICE shootings like this have become a common enough occurrence for people to have become…”
“On September 9, President Donald Trump announced his intention to pay every American adult $5,000 if his party wins the House and the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.”
“The strategy highlights Trump's effort to keep voters focused on outrage over the previous administration rather than concerns over his own presidency, with six weeks remaining until the November 3 midterm elections.”
“Every single indicator shows that Republicans are headed for an absolute disaster of a midterm election.”
“Lots of voters want to move on President Trump is still talking about the 2020 election — even as early voting is underway in this midterm cycle and the Republican majorities in Congress are at risk.”
“It had the look and sound of a Democratic campaign policy event, set in one of the nation’s Democratic-voting strongholds.”
““California Republicans know their loyalty to a toxic MAGA brand is a losing strategy,” said Anna Elsasser, spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.”
“Headlines from this year’s midterm primaries have ping-ponged back and forth – between major wins for progressives and moderates in Democratic races, defeats and victories for big money, and tests of Trump’s power over the Republican party.”
“A similar effort was undertaken several decades ago under Pierre Trudeau’s “Third Option” strategy with the European community.”
“That strategy has appeal beyond Democratic circles, Fahey said, because it addresses issues that cross partisan lines.”
“‘Surrender, not strategy,’ a Democratic operative says Wealthy donors and philanthropic groups have reduced their support of many liberal causes since the 2024 presidential election.”
“As the conflict drags on with no coherent U.S. strategy, J.P.”
“For decades, the United States has served as the world’s democratic force for good.”
“Republicans insist they are playing offense before November’s midterm elections, but the party’s biggest spenders are increasingly investing into deep-red states that President Donald Trump has never lost.”
“…nah Goldberg, Megan McArdle, and Kevin Williamson to discuss why GOP midterm candidates aren’t heeding President Donald Trump’s electoral advice, as well as Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French’s racist tweet about a University of Texas football…”
“Still, Rubio has been a hidden hand throughout, helping craft the Trump administration’s strategy while privately advising the officials who play a more public role in the peace talks.”
“Today, we bring you a memo sent to Republican candidates urging them to set out a clear economic message or face a midterm wipeout.”
“In an interview with MS Now, Piker addressed his previous comments in which he said the U.S. deserved 9/11, and explained his decision to get involved in politics for the 2026 midterm election cycle.”
“And yes, there are still myriad ways Trump could try to tamper with the upcoming midterms—and it’s all but certain that he’ll try to spin any Democratic victories as fraudulent, at least in the minds of his own base.”
“Giffords relied on national polling from the Democratic firm Global Strategy Group to determine where it could have the biggest impact, asking voters how concerned they are about public safety and how much they support stronger gun laws.”
“Without a clear leader in the party, many Democrats still look to Obama for advice and guidance on policy and political strategy.”
“James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, accused his rival Ken Paxton of “ignoring” survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, as Democrats seek to increase pressure on Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.”
“…re caveat by Fox News comes amid signs that Trump’s frantic midterm strategy—which has involved a whole lot of lying, efforts to feign indifference, and impossible Iran war predictions—isn’t agreeing with Republicans, as more appear to distance themselves…”