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‘Nonsense’: Elon Musk slammed after telling voters to back GOP hours before Election Day

‘Republicans will do to democracy what Elon did to Twitter,’ Lincoln Project writes

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

John Oliver on Republicans and voting: ‘If I lose, it’s rigged, if I win, it’s fine’

The Last Week Tonight host examines election denialism, GOP attempts at election subversion and the fragility of American democracy

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022

US voters fret about democracy, polarization before election

American voters are fractured politically and culturally ahead of Election Day, and they are anxious about where their country is heading — on inflation, abortion, immigration, crime, and much more

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Biden, Trump to Make Final Appeals Ahead of Crucial Midterms

An election year that unfolded against the backdrop of economic turmoil, the elimination of federal abortion rights and broad concerns about the future of democracy is concluding with a final full day of campaigning in which leaders of both parties will issue urgent appeals to their supporters. President Joe Biden…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 7, 2022

New election laws in some Republican states weaken voting rights

Over the past two years, Republican states in the US have passed several voting rights laws and measures under the guise of fighting voter fraud. The new rules, experts warn, are opening avenues for voter intimidation and poll interference, making the midterm elections on November 8 a test of the…

France 24 · Nov 7, 2022

‘A new political hellscape’: sweeping gains for Republicans could stifle Biden’s presidency

Momentum appears to be with Republicans capitalising on economic frustration as experts say party peaking at right time

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022

Biden, Trump to make final appeals ahead of crucial midterms

Both President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are hoping to provide their parties late boosts on the last full day of campaigning before midterm elections that could reshape the balance of power in Washington

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

President Biden rallies for Gov. Hochul in New York: ‘Democracy is at risk’

Saying this week’s midterm elections mark a decisive moment for American democracy, President Joe Biden on Sunday rallied for Gov. Hochul as she tries to stave off a serious challenge from Rep. Lee Zeldin.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

US midterms: Biden slams Republicans while Trump urges voters to oppose Democrats

President Joe Biden pilloried Republicans up and down ballots across the nation as election deniers who reveled in political violence, while his predecessor, Donald Trump, urged voters to oppose “growing left-wing tyranny" on the final Sunday before midterm elections that could reshape Washington's balance of power.

France 24 · Nov 7, 2022

In final push, Kamala Harris frames election as fight for democracy and Republicans vow to ‘restore’ Illinois

Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Chicago comes a day after President Joe Biden campaigned for congressional Democrats in the suburbs, as the president, with his low approval ratings, has largely avoided some of the most competitive states.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2022