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John Harwood / CNBC:
Democrats hold 7 point advantage ahead of midterms as Trump's base comes back home: NBC-WSJ poll — The election-eve NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows Democrats leading by seven percentage points, 50 percent to 43 percent, among likely voters. That's down from a nine-percentage point lead last month.
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CBS News:
House Democrats in position to gain but still face hurdles — CBS News poll — It may not be easy for Democrats to take the House majority, as they have to win a string of districts in Republican territory and get strong turnout, but they head into Tuesday in position to do so — even if narrowly.
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Politico and Political Wire
Harry Enten / CNN:
The Forecast: Democrats are still favored to win the House. But it's far from a sure thing. — (CNN)House forecast: Democrats will win 226 seats (and the House majority) while Republicans will win just 209 seats. A Democratic win of 203 seats and 262 seats is within the margin of error.
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Mark Murray / NBC News:
Democrats hold 7-point edge in final national NBC/WSJ poll
Democrats hold 7-point edge in final national NBC/WSJ poll
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New York Times:
Brian Kemp's Office, Without Citing Evidence, Investigates Georgia Democrats Over Alleged ‘Hack’ — ATLANTA — The office of Georgia's secretary of state, Brian Kemp, who is also the Republican nominee for governor, said Sunday that the authorities had opened an inquiry into the Democratic Party …
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Allan Smith / NBC News:
Kemp charges Georgia Democrats with attempted voter hack. Abrams fires back: ‘Desperate.’ — The secretary of state provided no evidence for his claim. Democrats called it a ‘political stunt’ two days before the election. — Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp …
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Vox, Washington Post, ThinkProgress, The Guardian and The American Mirror
Mark Niesse / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Kemp's office investigates Georgia Democrats after alleged hacking attempt — The Georgia Secretary of State Office, run by Republican candidate for governor Brian Kemp, has launched an investigation into the Democratic Party of Georgia after an alleged attempt to hack the state's voter registration system.
Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
Brian Kemp Just Engaged in a Last-Minute Act of Banana-Republic Level Voter Manipulation in Georgia
Brian Kemp Just Engaged in a Last-Minute Act of Banana-Republic Level Voter Manipulation in Georgia
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WhoWhatWhy, Washington Post and politics.myajc
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Kemp's office opens investigation into Georgia Democrats for ‘possible cyber crimes’
Kemp's office opens investigation into Georgia Democrats for ‘possible cyber crimes’
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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
This midterm election is like no other in a generation — Tuesday's midterm election is about many things. It's about health care and immigration. It's about the economy. It's about power and who will hold it, both in Washington and in the states. Above all, it's about something more elemental …
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Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
Democrats traumatized by 2016 are having pre-midterms nightmares
Democrats traumatized by 2016 are having pre-midterms nightmares
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Jon Ralston / The Nevada Independent:
Predictions for Tuesday — Six years ago, Dean Heller was in trouble. — The Democratic machine had built up a seemingly insurmountable lead in early votes, amassing a 71,000-ballot edge in Clark County and 50,000 statewide. — When it came time for me to pen my biennial election predictions column …
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Hot Air
New York Times:
Two Capitals, One Russian Oligarch: How Oleg Deripaska Is Trying to Escape U.S. Sanctions — This spring, a British lord with deep ties to the governing Conservative Party and a reputation as a do-gooder environmentalist arrived in Washington on an unlikely mission: to save the business empire …
Nicholas Fondacaro / NewsBusters:
‘SNL’ Mocks ‘Gross’ GOP Candidate Who Lost His Eye to an IED Blast — Since the Vietnam War, liberals have been known for their great disdain for America's service members, despite their efforts to hide it. During NBC's latest edition of Saturday Night Live, that disdain poked its ugly head …
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Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
‘S.N.L.’ Jokes About the Midterms, and Pete Davidson Pokes Fun at Himself
‘S.N.L.’ Jokes About the Midterms, and Pete Davidson Pokes Fun at Himself
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Martin Walsh / The American Mirror:
OBAMA UNHINGED: Mocks Hillary's emails, Ebola, Trump, migrant caravan — in under 90 seconds! — Former President Barack Obama has had a hard time staying focused on the campaign trail lately. — While stumping in Miami, Florida, with Sen. Bill Nelson, D-FL, and Florida Democratic …
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Louis Casiano / Fox News:
‘No evidence’ to back Kavanaugh accusers' claims, Senate panel's report on FBI probe finds — An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh by multiple women found that no witnesses could provide evidence to substantiate their claims …
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Stephen Dinan / Washington Times:
Another Kavanaugh accuser admits to fabricating rape story
Another Kavanaugh accuser admits to fabricating rape story
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Julie Pace / Associated Press:
Analysis: Dems whiffed in 2016, so what if they fail again? — WASHINGTON (AP) — For Democrats, the midterm elections have been a beacon in the dark, a chance to re-emerge from the political wilderness and repudiate a president they view as a dangerous force.
Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
A ‘there-it-is’ moment: Trump wows fans by using Air Force One as a campaign prop — PENSACOLA, Fla. — The setting sun was painting the skies here a brilliant orange when Air Force One touched down Saturday evening and President Trump roared into his latest campaign rally.
Aiden Pink / The Forward:
GOP Candidate: No Peace In Israel Until Jews Convert To Christianity — A Republican congressional candidate in a competitive race in North Carolina said in a sermon that there would be no peace in Israel unless Jews and Muslims converted to Christianity, CNN reported Friday.
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Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
A fast-rising journalist hits a speed bump with his latest scoop about Trump — Jonathan Swan landed a big scoop about President Trump last week, another in a series of big scoops the young reporter has landed since Trump took office. — The reaction? Brutal.
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New York Times and Axios
Benjy Sarlin / NBC News:
Why the most boring midterm race in America matters big time — This contest wasn't on the radar. A Democrat isn't supposed to be in the running in this conservative stronghold. But Linda Coleman is giving the GOP fits. — APEX, N.C. — The top of the blue wave approached …
Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Michael Bloomberg to air $5 million in ads before midterm elections to tout Democrats — and himself — Michael R. Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City who is considering a 2020 presidential campaign, took another step closer to that possibility Sunday …
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Political Wire
Tom Nichols / USA Today:
This election is a referendum on Donald Trump's corrosive impact on our politics — I wish Republicans had checked Trump and been faithful to the Constitution. But my former party failed. Democrats are better bet to preserve democracy. — CONNECT — The midterm election Tuesday …
New York Times:
Consulting Firms Keep a Lucrative Saudi Alliance, Shaping Crown Prince's Vision — As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia charmed Goldman Sachs bankers and Silicon Valley executives on an American tour this spring, some of his most trusted lieutenants were taking care of business in Washington.
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John Solomon / The Hill:
Falsehood shames Clapper, Brennan and pledge to protect whistleblowers — In the summer of 2014, then-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper sent a letter assuring Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that enhanced monitoring of Intelligence Community workers …