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What Midterm Polling May Be Getting Wrong

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The Dispatch· Oct 9, 7:00 AMWhat Midterm Polling May Be Getting Wrong

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Trump Approval Hits New Low Compared With Biden Before MidtermsTrump's approval has fallen to a second-term low as Democratic voters report greater motivation ahead of the November midterms.

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Dan Rather spots 'devastating' trick Trump is hiding up his sleeve for after the midtermsPresident Donald Trump is hiding a devastating trick up his sleeve that he plans to play after the midterms, according to one analyst. Last year, Trump and Republicans in Congress passed a bill that delayed implementation of drastic reductions in Medicaid spending and new work requirements for social benefits until after the midterms. That could put a…

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US activists deploy poll volunteers over Trump intimidation fearsUS civil rights and pro-democracy groups have begun sending out trained volunteers to counter the possible deployment of armed federal agents to polling

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Pew finds Democratic voters more engaged than Republicans as midterms approachThe percentage of Democrats who say they are "extremely motivated" to vote is 17 points higher than Republicans.

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Trump Is Campaigning Like He Is On the BallotPresident Donald Trump has barnstormed the campaign trail ahead of the midterm elections as Republicans look to drive the MAGA base to the ballot box. The post Trump Is Campaigning Like He Is On the Ballot appeared first on Breitbart .

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The Midterm Spending Bonanza Is Threatening Democracy Like Never BeforeBig money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections. This year is no exception. But what’s different is that the quid pro quo of campaign money for preferential government treatment is more brazen than ever before and has become part of […]

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8 midterm races for federal employees to watchSeveral high-profile races, including Senate elections in Maine, Georgia and Texas, could impact civil servants.

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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.

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Americans' Living Costs Are Top of Mind as Midterms NearBloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz breaks down the affordability issues that form the backdrop for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Mike Tyson predicts 'Trump will win' midtermsFormer professional boxer Mike Tyson popped up at the White House on Friday, briefly speaking to reporters in the West Wing briefing room and pledging support for President Trump. Tyson told reporters he was asked by the White House to travel with Trump to Syracuse, N.Y., for a rally the president is slated to host...

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