Trump rallies to boost Republicans
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U.S. President Donald Trump launched a series of rallies to boost Republicans ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, as polls showed declining approval and Democratic gains.
I continue to warn against complacence. It’s still vitally important that we vote and remain vigilant against Trump’s interference in our elections.
But with a little more than four weeks to go before the midterms, I’m breathing a wee bit easier. Here's why...
But with a little more than four weeks to go before the midterms, I’m breathing a wee bit easier. Here's why...
Sunday thought: What’s Up With Kansas?
The power of kitchen-table economics
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October 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
I continue to warn against complacence. It’s still vitally important that we vote and remain vigilant against Trump’s interference in our elections.
But with a little more than four weeks to go before the midterms, I’m breathing a wee bit easier. Here's why...
But with a little more than four weeks to go before the midterms, I’m breathing a wee bit easier. Here's why...
Bribes, threats, and profanity: Trump uses an Ohio rally to mix profane attacks on Democrats with promises of financial help if Republicans win the midterms and a warning that he would be less willing to work with the state if Democrats prevail. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
In crude Ohio rally speech, Trump says he may not help if Democrats win
Sen. Jon Husted is hoping Trump can motivate supporters who might otherwise skip voting.
www.reuters.com
October 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Bribes, threats, and profanity: Trump uses an Ohio rally to mix profane attacks on Democrats with promises of financial help if Republicans win the midterms and a warning that he would be less willing to work with the state if Democrats prevail. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
worth adding that the national parties -- who have invested a ton of resources into this question and have additional private information -- are behaving as if the public polling is basically right
You can basically break this down into "elections Donald Trump ran in" and "all other elections." For whatever reason, ppl on here keep ptsding themselves (and political news media keeps wishcasting) into thinking that a non-Trump election is going to act like a Trump one
curious
October 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
worth adding that the national parties -- who have invested a ton of resources into this question and have additional private information -- are behaving as if the public polling is basically right
The CBS News/YouGov Battleground Tracker Poll is currently projecting a 229-206 Democratic House majority in the next Congress. Their current range for Democratic seats is 216-237 and for Republicans ones is 198-219.
www.cbsnews.com/news/midterm...
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CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.
www.cbsnews.com
October 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The CBS News/YouGov Battleground Tracker Poll is currently projecting a 229-206 Democratic House majority in the next Congress. Their current range for Democratic seats is 216-237 and for Republicans ones is 198-219.
www.cbsnews.com/news/midterm...
www.cbsnews.com/news/midterm...
Reposted by David Darmofal
NEW
CNN:
"Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting process and laying the groundwork for a forceful response."
www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/p...
CNN:
"Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting process and laying the groundwork for a forceful response."
www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/p...
Inside Democrats’ efforts to secure Election Day and respond to fears of Trump interference | CNN Politics
Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Donald Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting process and laying the gr...
www.cnn.com
October 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
NEW
CNN:
"Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting process and laying the groundwork for a forceful response."
www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/p...
CNN:
"Ahead of the November midterm elections, top Democrats are planning for doomsday scenarios for how President Trump and his administration could intervene in the voting process and laying the groundwork for a forceful response."
www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/p...
Reposted by David Darmofal
In new NYT/Siena poll of AK, IA, KS, OH, & TX, all won by Trump by > 10% in 2024, Trump approve-disapprove:
AK: 41%-56% (June was 47%-49%)
IA: 40%-58% (June 44%-54%)
KS: 40%-55% (no poll in June)
OH: 38%-59% (June 44%-54%)
TX: 40%-58% (June 44%-52%)
Blue wave city.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
AK: 41%-56% (June was 47%-49%)
IA: 40%-58% (June 44%-54%)
KS: 40%-55% (no poll in June)
OH: 38%-59% (June 44%-54%)
TX: 40%-58% (June 44%-52%)
Blue wave city.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Toplines: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Iowa
Results of a New York Times/Siena poll conducted among 606 voters from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1, 2026.
www.nytimes.com
October 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
In new NYT/Siena poll of AK, IA, KS, OH, & TX, all won by Trump by > 10% in 2024, Trump approve-disapprove:
AK: 41%-56% (June was 47%-49%)
IA: 40%-58% (June 44%-54%)
KS: 40%-55% (no poll in June)
OH: 38%-59% (June 44%-54%)
TX: 40%-58% (June 44%-52%)
Blue wave city.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
AK: 41%-56% (June was 47%-49%)
IA: 40%-58% (June 44%-54%)
KS: 40%-55% (no poll in June)
OH: 38%-59% (June 44%-54%)
TX: 40%-58% (June 44%-52%)
Blue wave city.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Reposted by David Darmofal
Trump's victory in 2024 was largely down to mobilizing men--not just the well-to-do white men at the GOP core, but men who in ordinary election years often do not vote at all, such as young men & men of color. "Populist" fascists around the world win by getting typical non-voters to the polls.
October 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Trump's victory in 2024 was largely down to mobilizing men--not just the well-to-do white men at the GOP core, but men who in ordinary election years often do not vote at all, such as young men & men of color. "Populist" fascists around the world win by getting typical non-voters to the polls.
Poll: Latino voters swing away from Trump and Republicans www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Poll: Latino voters swing away from Trump and Republicans
Democrats have a significant lead among Latino voters in 2026 amid economic concerns, according to the NBC News/Telemundo poll, though the GOP has made some long-term gains.
www.nbcnews.com
October 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Poll: Latino voters swing away from Trump and Republicans www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Reposted by David Darmofal
Republican candidates are beginning to quietly scrub mentions of Trump from their websites due to his plummeting approval rate.
Don’t let their distance fool you. A vote for a Republican in the midterms is a vote for Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Don’t let their distance fool you. A vote for a Republican in the midterms is a vote for Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/30/some-candidates-are-scrubbing-their-websites-here-is-why-that-matters/
www.washingtonpost.com
October 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Republican candidates are beginning to quietly scrub mentions of Trump from their websites due to his plummeting approval rate.
Don’t let their distance fool you. A vote for a Republican in the midterms is a vote for Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Don’t let their distance fool you. A vote for a Republican in the midterms is a vote for Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Play along! #medialiteracy
It's Oct 3. The midterms are a month away, but early voting has already begun in some states. Mail-in ballots will start circulating soon. Some of the usual suspects are already pushing the same "rigged election" rumors we've all heard before. This year, you can play along at home. bingo.cip.uw.edu
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October 4, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Play along! #medialiteracy
by Robert Black
Also, it's not like the polls are telling a story that's wildly better for us than all the other indicators
Quite the reverse actually! They're arguably the most bearish factor
Quite the reverse actually! They're arguably the most bearish factor
October 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Also, it's not like the polls are telling a story that's wildly better for us than all the other indicators
Quite the reverse actually! They're arguably the most bearish factor
Quite the reverse actually! They're arguably the most bearish factor
Fear sets in and Trump campaigns in red states ahead of midterm elections www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...
Trump campaigns in red states ahead of midterm elections
With just a month to go before the midterm elections, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in key races. This move comes as polling shows growing disapproval ...
www.nbcnews.com
October 3, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Fear sets in and Trump campaigns in red states ahead of midterm elections www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...
"As we near the goal line, we must stay centered and calm, reserving all our energy to motivate others to vote. A wave election will protect against election interference and provide Democrats with commanding majorities in Congress."
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As the job market stalls, JD Vance tells Fox viewers, “Don’t gripe about the little things.”
October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM
"As we near the goal line, we must stay centered and calm, reserving all our energy to motivate others to vote. A wave election will protect against election interference and provide Democrats with commanding majorities in Congress."
roberthubbell.substack.com/p/as-the-job...
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