Trump preemptively looks for someone to blame for a potential Texas Senate loss

Key Points:

• Elon Musk donated nearly $89 million to his super PAC, America PAC, and $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund in Q3, fueling extensive GOP ground operations and ad spending, particularly in the Texas Senate race.
• Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed denied allegations of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood amid attacks from Republicans including Vice President JD Vance, emphasizing his loyalty to the U.S. Constitution and focusing on his campaign record.
• President Donald Trump stated he sees no need to campaign in Maine, claiming solid support there despite never winning the state, as GOP Sen. Susan Collins faces a strong challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson who outraised her nearly four-to-one in Q3 fundraising.
• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned with El-Sayed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, attacking GOP nominee Mike Rogers and focusing on issues like reproductive rights and healthcare; she raised $4.8 million in Q3 and is considering a future Senate or presidential run.
• Florida lawyer Steve Pajcic and his family are investing millions into a new super PAC to support Democrats in key Senate races in Florida, Kansas, Mississippi, and South Carolina, aiming to help Democrats win 55 or 56 seats in the midterms.