Midterm Elections The US Election Campaign

Internal divisions could pose a challenge for Democrats – even in the event of a major victory

The vast majority of opinion polls and experts predict that the Democrats will secure a majority in the House of Representatives following the election. Carrie Dann, of the influential newsletter *The Cook Political Report*, tells *The Guardian* that their polling indicates the Democrats could flip as many as 22 seats currently held by Republicans.

However, even if the Democrats were to secure a larger majority than the one the Republicans currently hold (four seats), the party could face several challenges in the coming years.

Dann notes, among other things, that the more progressive wing within the Democratic Party appears to be growing. Furthermore, several of the party’s candidates look capable of pulling off surprise victories in traditionally Republican states by distancing themselves somewhat from the national party.

Hakeem Jeffries, one of the Democratic candidates for Speaker of the House, could face a difficult situation after the election, according to Dann.

“It might look like a comfortable majority on paper, but he will have to negotiate with both the more left-leaning faction and the more moderate Democrats, who may not be willing to go along with everything the progressive side wants to do.” 

Trump turns to digital rallies to attract undecided voters

With only a few days left until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump is now ramping up his efforts to win over undecided voters. "Virtual campaign events"—so-called "telerallies"—will be held in at least 19 states on Saturday, according to The Hill and CNN.

Trump is also scheduled to deliver campaign speeches online on Sunday. This comes as his otherwise frequent in-person campaigning appears to be generating diminishing media coverage, CNN reports.

In recent days, Trump has been ambivalent about how to approach the final stretch of the race. Large-scale, in-person rallies—drawing crowds in the tens of thousands—have been his hallmark since he first ran for president in the fall of 2016, but he now appears to have changed his strategy.

"We just want to make sure that we win," Trump said, according to The Hill.