2 days until midterms, Trump campaigns in Iowa and Kansas as both parties make final push
Key Points:
- Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds is campaigning to preserve the state's conservative identity and prevent it from resembling Democratic-led states like California and New York, emphasizing opportunities for future generations.
- Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan accused Democratic rival Mary Peltola and Senate leader Chuck Schumer of orchestrating a "Decoy Dan" ballot scheme to confuse voters and steal his Senate seat, calling it a major scandal; Peltola denies involvement.
- Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy warned against socialism spreading to Ohio, citing New York City under socialist leadership, and urged voters to choose "common sense over communism" ahead of the midterm elections.
- Alaska officials are seeking dismissal of a Trump-backed Justice Department lawsuit that challenges the Senate election certification due to a similarly named candidate potentially confusing voters; the state calls the lawsuit "meritless" and warns of voter privacy issues.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted a Republican upset in the midterms, stating GOP enthusiasm is underestimated and that the party can defy historical trends of the president's party losing seats, with final outcomes hinging on voter turnout.