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Editorial: The questions voters should ask midterm candidates - Mon, 19 Oct 2026 PST

As voters approach the midterm elections, each party is eager to make the choice seem simple. Democrats point to the cost of living and argue that Republicans have failed to deliver economic relief. Republicans emphasize immigration, public safety and cultural questions, arguing that Democrats have lost touch with the country’s values.

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