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Obama gives Georgia Democrats a shot in the arm

ATLANTA — Pleading with Georgia Democrats to stay energized ahead of a tough election, former President Barack Obama challenged supporters to demand they “deserve better” than the Republicans on the state’s ballot.

Tribune News Service

Fetterman's struggles with language highlight the challenges after a stroke – a vascular neurologist explains aphasia and the path to recovery

John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for a hotly contested U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, has been drawing scrutiny for his performance in his first post-stroke broadcast interview and most recently, his Oct. 25, 2022, Senate debate against Republican Mehmet Oz.

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Obama brings Democratic star power to key Georgia U.S. Senate race

Democrats turned to former President Barack Obama on Friday to rally Georgia voters in a tight U.S. Senate race that could determine whether the party keeps control of the chamber after the upcoming midterm elections.

Reuters

‘Waiting on Pennsylvania’: Why the US Senate race may drag past Election night

WASHINGTON — If Pennsylvania’s tightening U.S. Senate race turns out to be as close as its current trajectory, it’s unlikely the winner will be apparent on the night of Nov. 8.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

As Herschel Walker faces new abortion claim, a familiar pattern emerges among his allies

CUMMING, Ga. — There was almost a sense of routine among Herschel Walker and his supporters during his first major rally since another round of damaging allegations was leveled against him.

Tribune News Service

Within hours, Pa. Republicans make impeachment drive against Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner a midterm issue

HARRISBURG, Pa. — When Pennsylvania Republicans announced they were introducing articles of impeachment against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday, they said the crime situation in the city had gotten so dire, they couldn’t wait any longer to act.

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Whoopi Goldberg calls Lindsey Graham ‘ignorant as hell’ over Herschel Walker race comments

Senator said the fact that Republican candidate is Black proves the GOP isn’t racist

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: Broadband grants flow to projects in 24 states

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Midterm 2022: Why results aren’t always known on election night

It’s the night of the election and polls have been closed for hours

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why results aren't always known on election night

It’s the night of the election and polls have been closed for hours

The Independent UK

USDA announces $759M for high-speed internet in rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet

The Independent UK

Iowa voters will decide Sen. Chuck Grassley's fate in his closest race in 42 years

Many Iowans cannot remember a time when Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley did not represent them in Washington. But as he seeks an eighth term, he faces his toughest race yet.

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Lindsey Graham called out as he laughs while Herschel Walker denies latest abortion allegations

Two women have accused Georgia candidate of urging them to get abortions

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Second woman says Ga. Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for abortion

An anonymous woman said Walker was a "hypocrite" for running an anti-abortion campaign after allegedly pressuring her to terminate a pregnancy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ and WTTW to host U.S. Senate candidates forum Thursday ‘to help voters comb through key issues’

Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi will meet and take questions at 7 p.m.

The Independent UK

Ohio Senate race: Tim Ryan faces JD Vance in crucial election

Buckeye State’s voters could determine the balance of the US Senate

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Key takeaways from the Pa. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz

PHILADELPHIA — Democrat John Fetterman verbally stumbled at times Tuesday night in what was some voters’ first and only chance to see him taking live questions ahead of Pennsylvania’s crucial U.S. Senate election Nov. 8. Recovering from a stroke, he argued he understands the struggles of everyday voters.

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How Georgia’s midterm runoff 2022 elections work

Control of the U.S. Senate could again come down to Georgia — and that means it could further come down to the state's runoff election rules

Salon

Oz: Abortion up to women, docs and pols

Oz previously called abortion at any stage of pregnancy "murder"

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In Polarized 2022 Midterms, US Candidates Find Common Ground Opposing China

As American voters get ready for the midterm elections, candidates from both parties are pledging tough policies on China in hopes of wooing voters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman’s performance was center stage in lone Pa. Senate debate against Mehmet Oz

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrat John Fetterman pledged to fight for working people but struggled at times to articulate his views during a high-stakes U.S. Senate debate Tuesday night, while Republican Mehmet Oz tried to claim the center lane politically but frequently dodged policy specifics.

Tribune News Service

After St. Louis shooting, Missouri Democrat Busch Valentine calls for stricter gun laws

After a gunman killed two people at a St. Louis high school on Monday and injured seven more, Democrats once again renewed their call for Congress to step in and pass more restrictive gun laws.

The Independent UK

Dr Oz rules out supporting federal abortion ban if elected to US Senate during Pennsylvania midterm debate

Dr Mehmet Oz has said he would not support a federal abortion if elected to the US Senate - saying the issue ought to be left up to the individual states.

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