US midterms: Democrats sniff opportunity, Trump fights lame-duck presidency
As the US midterm elections approach, both Democrats and Republicans are intensifying their campaigns to control the House and Senate. The outcome will significantly impact the Trump presidency's ability to pass legislation and influence foreign policy.
Why it matters
The midterms serve as a referendum on the current administration and will determine the legislative landscape for the remainder of the presidential term.
As Americans head into the final stretch of campaigning for the Nov 3 US midterm polls, both Democratic and Republican parties are set to field their big guns – and go on an ad-blitz – across key battleground states. Weighing on voters’ minds are issues like the rising cost of living, Trump’s war against Iran that has seen fuel prices skyrocket, healthcare and housing. Here’s a quick primer on what’s at stake in the polls, why it could be hugely consequential for the Trump presidency, and how it may shape US foreign policy.Betting on the House: All 435 seats in Congress’s House of Representatives are up for grabs. Republicans hold a slim majority of 218 to Democrats’ 214 in the House. But this is widely expected to flip. That hinges on about 50 competitive races.
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