Donald Trump says midterms are the 'most important in our lifetime' as voters prepare to head to the polls
A new poll has the President's public approval rating at a near-career low of 32 per cent
TL;DR
- Donald Trump declared the midterm elections the 'most important in our lifetime' in his final pre-election speech.
- He criticized Democrat opponents, calling their candidates 'extreme and dangerous'.
- Trump acknowledged that sitting presidents typically do not win midterm elections but stated they 'gave this a very strong shot'.
- The President focused on building projects in Washington D.C., including the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Cost of living and rising energy prices are the main concerns for voters, with 78% citing it as a very important issue.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval rating at 32%, near a career low.
- Nonpartisan analysts generally favor Democrats winning a House majority, with the Senate being more competitive.
- Democratic voters show higher enthusiasm for voting compared to Republicans.
- Independents are split, with 50% seeing their vote as against President Trump, 13% for, and 33% stating he is not a factor.