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Republicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.

President Donald Trump’s economic agenda is becoming a particular problem in the Midwest.

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POLITICO· Sep 22, 9:00 AMRepublicans were bullish about the Senate. Now they’re playing defense in red states.

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Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison says DC's overspending will soon be haunting the American economyRepresentative Eric Burlison preaches fiscal prudence and free-market conservatism, and promotes plan to reign in the affordability crisis, and fix healthcare for the American people.

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Republicans target Vegas district with Trump's 'no tax on tips' policyIn Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican Marty O'Donnell.

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GOP Rep. Salazar says she spoke with Trump and he is ‘very receptive’ to her warning about Hispanic votersGOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Sunday said that President Donald Trump was “very receptive” to her warning that Hispanic voters feel “betrayed” by his immigration agenda ahead of the midterm elections.

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Rep. Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune that you have brought" to the GOPGOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."

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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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