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Donald Trump’s self-described nationalist rhetoric may be turning off well-educated, well-off white voters - especially women - chipping away at a crucial part of the GOP coalition, the New York Times reports:
Rather than seeking to coax voters like these back into the Republican coalition, Mr. Trump appears to have all but written them off, spending the final days of the campaign delivering a scorching message about preoccupations like birthright citizenship and a migrant “invasion” from Mexico that these voters see through as alarmist. He amplified his fear-peddling Wednesday night with an online video that is being widely condemned as racist, showing a Mexican man convicted of killing two California deputies with a voice-over saying “Democrats let him into the country.’’
College-educated white women now prefer Democratic control of Congress by an 18 point margin, according to a Marist College/NPR poll.
The trend is showing up in Congressional races like one in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where Republicans are struggling to hang on to a House seat.
Shelley Howland, a registered Republican, told the Times she would not support Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for re-election because of her distaste for Trump.
“This year, it’s going to be a straight Democratic ticket,” she said, adding she was bothered by “this whole movement to the alt-right, Steve Bannon in the White House, Trump in the White House.”
Iowa Democratic House candidate J.D. Scholten, who is running against Rep. Steve King, has seen an infusion of cash amid King’s latest controversies.
Scholten raised over $641,000 on Tuesday and Wednesday alone, his campaign told Politico.
The Democrat’s chances have improved after the national GOP campaign apparatus disowned King over his history of controversial comments and white supremacist ties. A recent poll showed King leading by just a single point.
“The poll definitely broke a dam,” Irene Lin, Scholten’s campaign manager, told Politico. “People thought, ‘Oh my God, Steve King can actually be beaten?’”
The Democrat is planning a last minute TV ad blitz with the money.
Earlier Thursday, King blew up at a questioner who asked him whether he identifies as a white supremacist.
Lawyer Michael Avenatti has released his first political ad, urging Americans to join his “fight club” and vote next Tuesday, Politico reported.Lawyer Michael Avenatti has released his first political ad, urging Americans to join his “fight club” and vote next Tuesday, Politico reported.
Avenatti, the lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels, has talked about running for president in 2020, though he’s earned little affection from many Democratic leaders.Avenatti, the lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels, has talked about running for president in 2020, though he’s earned little affection from many Democratic leaders.
The ad, which will run on Facebook and Twitter, shows people repeating the line “we the people,” until one says, “Are mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore.”The ad, which will run on Facebook and Twitter, shows people repeating the line “we the people,” until one says, “Are mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore.”
“Our constitution says ‘We the people, not ‘Me the president,’” Avenatti says. “Stand up. Join the fight club. Use your vote as your voice on Nov. 6.”“Our constitution says ‘We the people, not ‘Me the president,’” Avenatti says. “Stand up. Join the fight club. Use your vote as your voice on Nov. 6.”
Texas Rep. Will Hurd is one of Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the GOP Congress. Yet Republicans are desperate to keep him in office as they scramble to keep the House, the Associated Press reports:Texas Rep. Will Hurd is one of Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the GOP Congress. Yet Republicans are desperate to keep him in office as they scramble to keep the House, the Associated Press reports:
One of just three black Republicans in Congress, Hurd drew national attention this summer for accusing Trump of “standing idle on the world stage” and being manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He represents a Hispanic-majority district won by Hillary Clinton in 2016, which, in this deeply divisive election year, should point to him being toast.One of just three black Republicans in Congress, Hurd drew national attention this summer for accusing Trump of “standing idle on the world stage” and being manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He represents a Hispanic-majority district won by Hillary Clinton in 2016, which, in this deeply divisive election year, should point to him being toast.
But back home along the U.S.-Mexico border, Hurd hangs on by a thread in his bid for a third term, potentially depriving the Democrats of one of the 23 additional seats it needs to retake the House.But back home along the U.S.-Mexico border, Hurd hangs on by a thread in his bid for a third term, potentially depriving the Democrats of one of the 23 additional seats it needs to retake the House.
Hurd, who squeaked out his last two elections by 5,500 votes combined, has figured out how to survive in Texas’ only swing district by being the rare swing candidate...Hurd, who squeaked out his last two elections by 5,500 votes combined, has figured out how to survive in Texas’ only swing district by being the rare swing candidate...
The race is a rare and striking example of a vocal Trump critic in the GOP proving durable at a time when other vulnerable Republicans are moving closer — not away — from the combative president. In Florida, Republican congressman Carlos Curbelo is another moderate and Trump critic also trying to defy the political forces working to polarize.The race is a rare and striking example of a vocal Trump critic in the GOP proving durable at a time when other vulnerable Republicans are moving closer — not away — from the combative president. In Florida, Republican congressman Carlos Curbelo is another moderate and Trump critic also trying to defy the political forces working to polarize.
If they win, Hurd and Curbelo will likely spotlight a survival strategy for Republicans in places where Democrats otherwise prosper.If they win, Hurd and Curbelo will likely spotlight a survival strategy for Republicans in places where Democrats otherwise prosper.
Hurd has kept a distance from Trump both politically and in proximity: He skipped the president’s rally in Houston this month and wasn’t mentioned by the president.Hurd has kept a distance from Trump both politically and in proximity: He skipped the president’s rally in Houston this month and wasn’t mentioned by the president.
“The people that I care about mentioning me are the folks walking by here,” Hurd said, adding, “I have an independent relationship with people.”“The people that I care about mentioning me are the folks walking by here,” Hurd said, adding, “I have an independent relationship with people.”
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker called former President Barack Obama the world’s “biggest liar” Thursday, the Hill reported.Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker called former President Barack Obama the world’s “biggest liar” Thursday, the Hill reported.
Walker is a Republican in a tight re-election fight, and Obama last week came to Milwaukee to campaign for his opponent Tony Evers as well as incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin.Walker is a Republican in a tight re-election fight, and Obama last week came to Milwaukee to campaign for his opponent Tony Evers as well as incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
“I guess if you’re going to lie about health care and pre-existing conditions, you might as well bring in the biggest liar of the world,” Walker said, according to the Hill.“I guess if you’re going to lie about health care and pre-existing conditions, you might as well bring in the biggest liar of the world,” Walker said, according to the Hill.
He was referring to Obama’s statement, when he was pushing the Affordable Care Act, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.”He was referring to Obama’s statement, when he was pushing the Affordable Care Act, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.”
Walker said at the event that he wants to put the “exact same language” that’s in the Obamacare law into state law, requiring insurers to cover pre-existing conditions, according to the Associated Press.Walker said at the event that he wants to put the “exact same language” that’s in the Obamacare law into state law, requiring insurers to cover pre-existing conditions, according to the Associated Press.
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, is running to be the House Republican Conference chair, CNN reported.Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, is running to be the House Republican Conference chair, CNN reported.
She’s been fundraising heavily for Republican colleagues ahead of the midterms.She’s been fundraising heavily for Republican colleagues ahead of the midterms.
House Republican leadership elections are scheduled for the week after the general election.House Republican leadership elections are scheduled for the week after the general election.
While Congressional candidates have made national healthcare policy - especially coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions - a key issue in the midterms fight, voters will also decide on important healthcare issues in a number of state ballot referendums, the New York Times reports:While Congressional candidates have made national healthcare policy - especially coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions - a key issue in the midterms fight, voters will also decide on important healthcare issues in a number of state ballot referendums, the New York Times reports:
Among the most significant are referendums that would expand Medicaid in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah. If voters in all three states approve, an estimated 340,000 additional low-income adults would be eligible for free health coverage through the government program, as the health law allows, starting next year.Among the most significant are referendums that would expand Medicaid in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah. If voters in all three states approve, an estimated 340,000 additional low-income adults would be eligible for free health coverage through the government program, as the health law allows, starting next year.
But the ballot questions also cover a wide range of other issues: whether to ease penalties for low-level drug offenders in Ohio; consider a ban on vaping in indoor work spaces in Florida; and whether to remove abortion protections from state constitutions in Alabama and West Virginia.But the ballot questions also cover a wide range of other issues: whether to ease penalties for low-level drug offenders in Ohio; consider a ban on vaping in indoor work spaces in Florida; and whether to remove abortion protections from state constitutions in Alabama and West Virginia.
Florida’s Senate and governor’s races are both neck and neck, according to a new poll from CNN.Florida’s Senate and governor’s races are both neck and neck, according to a new poll from CNN.
Sen. Bill Nelson has 49% of the vote in the poll, compared to 47% for Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican who is challenging him. In the governor’s race, 49% support Democrat Andrew Gillum and 48% back Republican Ron DeSantis .Sen. Bill Nelson has 49% of the vote in the poll, compared to 47% for Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican who is challenging him. In the governor’s race, 49% support Democrat Andrew Gillum and 48% back Republican Ron DeSantis .
The CNN poll also found that in Tennessee’s Senate race, Republican Marsha Blackburn has gained. She now has 49% of the vote to 45% for former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen. Last month, it was Bredesen who had a five point lead.The CNN poll also found that in Tennessee’s Senate race, Republican Marsha Blackburn has gained. She now has 49% of the vote to 45% for former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen. Last month, it was Bredesen who had a five point lead.
Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum said Thursday that Donald Trump has given “cover” to racists.Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum said Thursday that Donald Trump has given “cover” to racists.
“I have not called the President a racist, but there are racists in his sympathizers who believe he may be, which is why they go to his aid, which is why he has provided them cover. I believe his cover has led to much of the degradation in our political discourse,” Gillum told CNN.“I have not called the President a racist, but there are racists in his sympathizers who believe he may be, which is why they go to his aid, which is why he has provided them cover. I believe his cover has led to much of the degradation in our political discourse,” Gillum told CNN.
Gillum, the Democratic mayor of Tallahassee, is running against fervent Trump supporter Ron DeSantis.Gillum, the Democratic mayor of Tallahassee, is running against fervent Trump supporter Ron DeSantis.
Trump has called Gillum a “thief,” and at a rally Wednesday night, said he “wants to throw open your borders to drug dealers, human traffickers, gang members and criminal aliens,” according to CNN.Trump has called Gillum a “thief,” and at a rally Wednesday night, said he “wants to throw open your borders to drug dealers, human traffickers, gang members and criminal aliens,” according to CNN.
Gillum said on “New Day” Thursday the attacks were “beneath the station of the office, and it’s beneath the intelligence of the voters who we’re trying to engage in this race and act on their behalf.”Gillum said on “New Day” Thursday the attacks were “beneath the station of the office, and it’s beneath the intelligence of the voters who we’re trying to engage in this race and act on their behalf.”
While campaigning for Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Oprah Winfrey also threw cold water on the idea that she’ll jump into politics herself with a run for president.While campaigning for Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Oprah Winfrey also threw cold water on the idea that she’ll jump into politics herself with a run for president.
“I want to make it very clear to all of the press, everybody, I am not here because I am making some grandstand because I’m thinking about running myself,” she said, according to Politico. “I don’t want to run. I am not trying to test any waters, don’t want to go in those waters.”“I want to make it very clear to all of the press, everybody, I am not here because I am making some grandstand because I’m thinking about running myself,” she said, according to Politico. “I don’t want to run. I am not trying to test any waters, don’t want to go in those waters.”
Winfrey said she made the campaign trip “because of the men and because of the women who were lynched, who were humiliated, who were discriminated against, who were suppressed, who were repressed and oppressed for the right for the equality at the polls.”Winfrey said she made the campaign trip “because of the men and because of the women who were lynched, who were humiliated, who were discriminated against, who were suppressed, who were repressed and oppressed for the right for the equality at the polls.”
“And I want you to know that their blood has seeped into my DNA, and I refuse to let their sacrifices be in vain,” she said. “I refuse.”“And I want you to know that their blood has seeped into my DNA, and I refuse to let their sacrifices be in vain,” she said. “I refuse.”
She also threw in a trademark line from her TV show, according to WGXA News, telling the crowd: “You get a vote! Everybody gets a vote!”She also threw in a trademark line from her TV show, according to WGXA News, telling the crowd: “You get a vote! Everybody gets a vote!”
.@Oprah yells to the crowd "YOU GET A VOTE! EVERYBODY GETS A VOTE!" How very Oprah! @WGXAnews @staceyabrams pic.twitter.com/Q6KTm36o5U.@Oprah yells to the crowd "YOU GET A VOTE! EVERYBODY GETS A VOTE!" How very Oprah! @WGXAnews @staceyabrams pic.twitter.com/Q6KTm36o5U
Iowa Rep. Steve King blew up at a questioner who asked him Thursday whether he identifies as a white supremacist and had him ejected from the room.Iowa Rep. Steve King blew up at a questioner who asked him Thursday whether he identifies as a white supremacist and had him ejected from the room.
The embattled Republican Congressman flipped when a man at a forum hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership brought up the parallels between views he has expressed and views expressed by the man who shot 11 people to death at a Pittsburgh synagogue, according to a video clip posted by Iowa Starting Line.The embattled Republican Congressman flipped when a man at a forum hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership brought up the parallels between views he has expressed and views expressed by the man who shot 11 people to death at a Pittsburgh synagogue, according to a video clip posted by Iowa Starting Line.
Steve King blows up at questioner who pressed him on the Pittsburgh massacre #IA04 pic.twitter.com/7sFQyY9fOWSteve King blows up at questioner who pressed him on the Pittsburgh massacre #IA04 pic.twitter.com/7sFQyY9fOW
“You and the shooter both share an ideology that is anti-immigrant,” the man says, before King cuts him off as he tries to say, “I was about to ask you what distinguishes your ideology.”“You and the shooter both share an ideology that is anti-immigrant,” the man says, before King cuts him off as he tries to say, “I was about to ask you what distinguishes your ideology.”
“Do not associate me with that shooter. I knew you were an ambusher when you walked in the room, but there’s no basis for that, and you get no question and no answer,” King snapped.“Do not associate me with that shooter. I knew you were an ambusher when you walked in the room, but there’s no basis for that, and you get no question and no answer,” King snapped.
“You’re done. You crossed the line. It’s not tolerable to accuse me to be associated with a guy that shot 11 people in Pittsburgh,” King said. “I will not listen to another word from you.”“You’re done. You crossed the line. It’s not tolerable to accuse me to be associated with a guy that shot 11 people in Pittsburgh,” King said. “I will not listen to another word from you.”
The questioner, speaking in a calm tone of voice, persisted: “Do you identify as a white supremacist?”The questioner, speaking in a calm tone of voice, persisted: “Do you identify as a white supremacist?”
King shouted “Stop it!” and “You’re done!” before asking security to remove the man from the room.King shouted “Stop it!” and “You’re done!” before asking security to remove the man from the room.
King is up for re-election against Democrat J.D. Scholten, and a recent poll showed the incumbent up only a single point.King is up for re-election against Democrat J.D. Scholten, and a recent poll showed the incumbent up only a single point.
The National Republican Congressional Committee withdrew its support this week, disavowing King for a history of comments that smack of white supremacy.The National Republican Congressional Committee withdrew its support this week, disavowing King for a history of comments that smack of white supremacy.
King has traveled to Austria and met with members of the far-right Freedom Party, which was founded by a former SS officer.King has traveled to Austria and met with members of the far-right Freedom Party, which was founded by a former SS officer.
In another clip posted by Iowa Starting Line from the event Thursday, King said he met with a group of “random successful business people,” one of whom happened to be a Freedom Party member. But he went on to excuse the group’s Nazi origins, saying that in Austria in the World War II era, “if you were involved in government, you had Nazi ties.”In another clip posted by Iowa Starting Line from the event Thursday, King said he met with a group of “random successful business people,” one of whom happened to be a Freedom Party member. But he went on to excuse the group’s Nazi origins, saying that in Austria in the World War II era, “if you were involved in government, you had Nazi ties.”
Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich has denounced Donald Trump’s racially inflammatory campaign ad.Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich has denounced Donald Trump’s racially inflammatory campaign ad.
The politics of fear, hatred and division should have no place in our country or the Republican Party, let alone the Presidency. All Americans should reject this ad and its motives. https://t.co/qaVxN2GDqoThe politics of fear, hatred and division should have no place in our country or the Republican Party, let alone the Presidency. All Americans should reject this ad and its motives. https://t.co/qaVxN2GDqo
While Oprah was campaigning for Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Vice President Mike Pence was appearing for her Republican opponent, Brian Kemp.While Oprah was campaigning for Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Vice President Mike Pence was appearing for her Republican opponent, Brian Kemp.
“I heard Oprah is in town today. And I heard Will Ferrell was going door-to-door the other day. Well I’d like to remind Stacey and Oprah and Will Ferrell — I’m kind of a big deal, too,” Pence said.“I heard Oprah is in town today. And I heard Will Ferrell was going door-to-door the other day. Well I’d like to remind Stacey and Oprah and Will Ferrell — I’m kind of a big deal, too,” Pence said.
“I got a message for all Stacey Abrams liberal Hollywood friends: This ain’t Hollywood. This is Georgia,” Pence said.“I got a message for all Stacey Abrams liberal Hollywood friends: This ain’t Hollywood. This is Georgia,” Pence said.
He said Kemp would cut taxes and take care of agricultural interests, charging Abrams would “make Georgia’s government bigger than ever before.”He said Kemp would cut taxes and take care of agricultural interests, charging Abrams would “make Georgia’s government bigger than ever before.”
“I heard Oprah was in town today. And I heard Will Ferrell was going door-to-door the other day. Well I’d like to remind Stacey and Oprah and Will Ferrell — I'm kind of a big deal, too,” Vice President Mike Pence said at a campaign event for gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp pic.twitter.com/74AsupqST8“I heard Oprah was in town today. And I heard Will Ferrell was going door-to-door the other day. Well I’d like to remind Stacey and Oprah and Will Ferrell — I'm kind of a big deal, too,” Vice President Mike Pence said at a campaign event for gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp pic.twitter.com/74AsupqST8
In West Virginia, Democrat Richard Ojeda is running for Congress in a district that Donald Trump won by a whopping 49-point margin.In West Virginia, Democrat Richard Ojeda is running for Congress in a district that Donald Trump won by a whopping 49-point margin.
He started as a massive underdog. The Guardian covered his campaign back then, noting the following he had gained with his bombastic style.He started as a massive underdog. The Guardian covered his campaign back then, noting the following he had gained with his bombastic style.
The Washington Post checked in with Ojeda this week, noting he had surged to the point where polls had him neck and neck with opponent Carol Miller. But success had some downsides:The Washington Post checked in with Ojeda this week, noting he had surged to the point where polls had him neck and neck with opponent Carol Miller. But success had some downsides:
At a moment in American politics when authenticity is everything, Ojeda is being hailed as an unpolished, authentic voice. His sudden rise is reminiscent of President Trump, who is hailed by his supporters for breaking all the shopworn rules of modern politics.At a moment in American politics when authenticity is everything, Ojeda is being hailed as an unpolished, authentic voice. His sudden rise is reminiscent of President Trump, who is hailed by his supporters for breaking all the shopworn rules of modern politics.
Some of that same magic has propelled Ojeda, a 48-year-old retired Army paratrooper and current West Virginia state senator…Some of that same magic has propelled Ojeda, a 48-year-old retired Army paratrooper and current West Virginia state senator…
But authenticity was easier for Ojeda when he had no money; when it was just he, Sammons, Belcher and a Sony A7S camera. Now his coffers were full. In the most recent quarter, he raised $1.4 million in campaign donations.But authenticity was easier for Ojeda when he had no money; when it was just he, Sammons, Belcher and a Sony A7S camera. Now his coffers were full. In the most recent quarter, he raised $1.4 million in campaign donations.
The Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee was sending consultants to southern West Virginia to help with more professional looking campaign ads and media buys.The Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee was sending consultants to southern West Virginia to help with more professional looking campaign ads and media buys.
The money and attention were helping Ojeda to blast out his pro-union, anti-establishment message. But Sammons, a key aide, worried the scripted ads and outside consultants were making Ojeda sound too much like a conventional politician. They were missing the very thing that had rallied blue-collar West Virginians to his cause.The money and attention were helping Ojeda to blast out his pro-union, anti-establishment message. But Sammons, a key aide, worried the scripted ads and outside consultants were making Ojeda sound too much like a conventional politician. They were missing the very thing that had rallied blue-collar West Virginians to his cause.
Oprah Winfrey is hitting the campaign trail for Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s Democratic candidate for governor.Oprah Winfrey is hitting the campaign trail for Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s Democratic candidate for governor.
“I am an independent woman. I have earned the right to do exactly what I want to do,” Oprah said in one appearance for Abrams. “I have earned the right to do what I want to do when I want to do it. I’ve earned the right to think for myself and to vote for myself and that’s why I am a registered independent, because I don’t want any party and I don’t want any kind of partisan influence telling me what decision I get to make for myself.”“I am an independent woman. I have earned the right to do exactly what I want to do,” Oprah said in one appearance for Abrams. “I have earned the right to do what I want to do when I want to do it. I’ve earned the right to think for myself and to vote for myself and that’s why I am a registered independent, because I don’t want any party and I don’t want any kind of partisan influence telling me what decision I get to make for myself.”
She went on: “Nobody paid for me to come here. Nobody even asked me to come here. I paid for myself, and I approve this message.”She went on: “Nobody paid for me to come here. Nobody even asked me to come here. I paid for myself, and I approve this message.”
Oprah Winfrey says she's an independent, & nobody paid for her to make appearance for Democrat Stacey Abramspic.twitter.com/AYQqwMSCQIOprah Winfrey says she's an independent, & nobody paid for her to make appearance for Democrat Stacey Abramspic.twitter.com/AYQqwMSCQI
Earlier Thursday, Winfrey knocked on doors for the Abrams campaign. “I had my little clipboard, honey, I was knocking on some doors today,” she said.Earlier Thursday, Winfrey knocked on doors for the Abrams campaign. “I had my little clipboard, honey, I was knocking on some doors today,” she said.
Abrams urged supporters to help her get out the vote, saying if the mega-star could go canvassing, so could they. “I need you to call people you don’t like, call people you’re mad at, call people you broke up with,” she said. “Oprah Winfrey knocked doors today.Abrams urged supporters to help her get out the vote, saying if the mega-star could go canvassing, so could they. “I need you to call people you don’t like, call people you’re mad at, call people you broke up with,” she said. “Oprah Winfrey knocked doors today.
For every engaged supporter, she said, there were other potential voters who don’t know how important the “razor close” election is. “It’s often that they don’t know because no one has bothered to tell them,” Abrams said.For every engaged supporter, she said, there were other potential voters who don’t know how important the “razor close” election is. “It’s often that they don’t know because no one has bothered to tell them,” Abrams said.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s lead over challenger Beto O’Rourke has narrowed once again, according to a new poll.Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s lead over challenger Beto O’Rourke has narrowed once again, according to a new poll.
The Emerson Poll shows Cruz with a three point lead. Cruz gets 50% of the vote, compared to 47% for O’Rourke.The Emerson Poll shows Cruz with a three point lead. Cruz gets 50% of the vote, compared to 47% for O’Rourke.
A poll Wednesday had Cruz up by 3.6 percentage points.A poll Wednesday had Cruz up by 3.6 percentage points.