US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies - Al Jazeera
With four days until the US midterm elections, Democrats are leading in national polls while President Trump adjusts his campaign schedule. Economic concerns and low approval ratings are cited as significant challenges for the Republican party.
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The outcome of the midterm elections will determine the balance of power in Congress, significantly impacting the legislative agenda for the remainder of the presidential term.
Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for telephone events across nearly 20 states ahead of US midterms.
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With four days to go before the United States midterm elections , Democrats are leading national polls as both parties make their final push for votes.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to cancel campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa , while a legal dispute threatens to delay the Senate result in Alaska.
Democrats lead Republicans by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent, according to RealClearPolling, with a difference of 8.2 percentage points.
Charles Franklin, professor of law and public policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, said Trump’s declining approval ratings and economic concerns are alarming Republicans.
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