From The Straits Times · Bhagyashree Garekar · · 1m 30s
Blue wave or red surprise? America’s most exciting midterms
Democrats lead in polls but red states face economic strain as midterms approach.
In brief
Democrats lead in polls but red states face economic strain as midterms approach. Democrats lead by 8.5 points in generic ballot but red states face economic strain as midterms approach. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Early votes surge
Over 50 million early votes cast by Nov 1.
Polls show Democratic lead
Democrats lead by 8.5 points in generic ballot.
Red states shift
Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa and Alaska now seem blue.
Trump's campaign intensity
Trump addresses 25+ rallies in red states before election.
Blue wave definition
Wave election: winning party gains six points or more in popular vote.
Senate control at stake
Seven Senate seats could decide control.
House of Representatives
218-214 Republican majority with 18 toss-up races.
Voter discontent
Inflation and Iran war drive voter unhappiness.
Tenedia Thomas
68-year-old Democratic voter in Lancaster county.
John's protest
Democrat in York county mounts 'vote out every Republican' sign.
Yonas Lemma
36-year-old shop manager votes for Democrat senator but Republican governor.
Wealth concentration
43% of Americans have positive view of socialism.
Billionaire tax debate
Californians vote on 5% billionaire tax for healthcare.
Data centre backlash
Ohio faces backlash over data centre expansion.
Election spending
Political ads projected at $11.6 billion.
Voter turnout concerns
Lower turnout may favor Democrats despite economic strain.
The key point
Democrats lead by 8.5 points in generic ballot but red states face economic strain as midterms approach.
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