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Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election

Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election

Summary

President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama campaigned for their parties on Wednesday, less than a week before U.S. midterm elections. Voters will decide control of Congress, with analysts favoring Democrats in the House and viewing the Senate race as close.

Key Facts

  • Trump and Obama were not candidates in the election but took prominent roles on the campaign trail.
  • The congressional elections are scheduled for next Tuesday.
  • Thirty-five of the 100 Senate seats are being contested.
  • All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are being contested.
  • Nonpartisan analysts generally favor Democrats to win a House majority.
  • Analysts view the contest for control of the Senate as very close.
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