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As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
Confirmed
In Short: President Donald Trump announced a 'dividend' of $5,000 for every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, a pledge that has drawn bemusement from economists and lawmakers.
Missouri's Republican Secretary of State ordered local election authorities to use the 2022 congressional map instead of the one backed by Trump, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the latter.
The decision means Missouri will run the general election with a different congressional map than was used in the primary, highlighting the complex political landscape ahead of the midterms.
In Russia, the United Russia party, which backs President Vladimir Putin, is leading parliamentary elections with over 57% of votes counted, setting a new record high turnout.
The European Union condemned Russia for holding what it called 'sham elections' in occupied territories, with EU foreign representative Kaja Kallas stating that the Kremlin silenced dissent and barred the only registered anti-war party, Yabloko.
Yabloko reported that one of its election observers 'lost consciousness' while being detained at a polling station in St. Petersburg, underscoring the restrictive environment.
Kyiv reported that Moscow fired hundreds of drones and several missiles against Ukrainian cities during the election period, while Kyiv launched a significant attack against Moscow overnight into Sunday, the final day of the three-day election.
Although the result of the Russian election was not in doubt, voter participation could be seen as a test of support for the war in Ukraine.
The possibility of a minority government has become a major focus in Quebec's election campaign, with party leaders stepping up efforts to win support ahead of the October 5 vote.
Housing, infrastructure, and the economy remain key issues as the five main parties make their final campaign pitches.
Some Republicans are distancing themselves from Trump, with Missouri's Secretary of State's decision seen as a rare instance of dissent within the party.
By choosing to cross Trump this late in the election cycle, it underscores how high the stakes are for Republicans.
What this adds
The mixed reactions to Trump's pledge and the complex political maneuvers in both the U.S. and Russia underscore the unpredictable nature of the upcoming elections.
What's confirmed
- By choosing to cross Trump this late in the election cycle, Bonjean said it underscores how high the stakes are for Republicans.
- There's a rare thing happening inside President Trump's Republican Party: dissent.
What's still developing
- President Donald Trump ’s announcement of a “dividend” to reward voters if Republicans win this year’s midterm elections has drawn bemusement from economists and lawmakers, even as some Republicans welcome it as a much-needed boost heading to November.
- Prices may go down some for about a month—timed with the midterm elections—but then the unintended consequences would quickly kick in.
- And the inflation and high interest rates that Trump pledged to fix are causing new financial jitters.
- “We were a laughingstock all over the world,” Trump said, referring to his predecessor.
- Trump pledged Wednesday during the convention to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
- Trump concluded with a final plea: “Go out and vote.” He turned the microphone over to opera performer Christopher Macchio, who belted out a soaring rendition of “America the Beautiful” as balloons fell.
- That is the highest number of seats the party has ever secured and 31 more than it got in the last election in 2021 – before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine – United Russia took 324 Putin is not a member of the party, although he served as its leader between 2008 and 2012.
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- He has repeatedly told voters to vote like he is on the ballot, despite facing historically low approval ratings.
- It's a connection that some Republican candidates running in toss-up races this cycle are acknowledging.