Trump cancels Kansas midterm rally as Republicans face mounting alarm over Senate majority with weeks to go
Ken Paxton with Donald Trump, who campaigned for him at a Texas rally. Elon Musk has poured at least $158 million into the contest backing Paxton, who drew mockery after telling the crowd America celebrated its 200th…Obama takes the stage at a Georgia midterm rally as Democrats face scrutiny over alleged ballot-splitting schemes threatening Senate races across the country.
A White House official confirmed Trump has also pulled out of a planned Iowa appearance, leaving two late-stage rallies scrapped just four days before November 3. The Kansas cancellation shocked Republicans, with Sen. Roger Marshall trailing Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton by 4 points in a CNN/SSRS poll released Thursday. Trump's approval rating sits at around 32 per cent, and several GOP candidates in battleground states have sought to distance themselves from him.
Fox News Power Rankings have moved South Carolina from 'Lean R' to Toss-up, with Graham and Andrews tied at 48%-48%.
Trump says cancelled in-person events will be replaced by telerallies, with the White House claiming he will hold more than 20 before Election Day.