<p>Tuesday's midterm polls didn't give the Republicans a red wave they were hoping for and one that Donald Trump hoped to hop on in his lead up to announcing a presidential bid for 2024. The results were underwhelming for the GOP, which went into the polls extremely confident of turning the tables with a huge margin. But that didn't happen.</p>

<p>Trump, who was hoping to announce a rerun for president next week, in now in a weak spot, even though the Republicans look all set for a House majority, just not as big as they were hoping for. There are still a few races left that are too early to call, such as in Arizona and Nevada. Georgia is heading to a Senate runoff and the party now wants to concentrate all its energies on this crucial race where Trump-backed football great Herschel Walker will try to unseat Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock to determine who controls the Senate.</p>

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<p>Citing this as a reason, some of Trump's allies have urged him to delay his planned announcement. “I’ll be advising him that he move his announcement until after the Georgia runoff,” former Trump adviser Jason Miller was quoted as saying by Associated Press. “Georgia needs to be the focus of every Republican in the country right now,” he said.</p>

<p>Tuesday's results have raised a question mark over Trump's appeal and the party's future. While some of his chosen candidates &nbsp;for open Senate seats in Ohio and North Carolina notched up wins, he lost possibly the biggest one, in Pennsylvania. Democrat John Fetterman flipped this seat, defeating Mehmet Oz, whom Trump backed in the primary even though the other party members weren't sure of his electability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As powerful as Trump is in the Republican Party, we learned that he cannot anoint anyone a winner. You still need candidates who have the fundamentals,” Bryan Lanza, a longtime Trump adviser, was quoted as saying by CNN.</p>

<p>Texas Republican, Rep. Troy Nehls, who won reelection and was endorsed by Trump, said in a radio interview, “There’s just a lot of negative attitudes about Trump".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;US Midterm Elections and its global impact</strong></p>

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<p>Trump endorsed more than 330 candidates, a lot of them inexperienced and deeply flawed. When they won their primaries, Trump didn't miss any opportunity to laud himself. But these candidates went on to talk about fraud in the 2020 elections and took an overall rigid stance on matters like abortion. It all didn't sit too well with a lot of people. Trump backed Oz, a daytime talk show host who hadn't been in Pennsylvania long before launching his Senate campaign.</p>

<p>“I mean, we had a historic opportunity and Trump’s recruitment of unelectable candidates blew it for us,” said Scott Reed, a veteran Republican strategist. “Trump’s now lost three elections in a row for the Republican Party and it’s time to snap out of this foolishness.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scored a big win. He is one of the biggest rivals Trump faces for Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential elections. With Trump's chosen candidates not scoring expected wins, and his rival managing to do just the opposite, Trump comes out of these elections minus the lustre he once exuded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said Republicans “have a fundamental decision to make.” He blamed Trump for elevating candidates who struggled in the elections.</p>

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Tuesday's midterm polls didn't give the Republicans a red wave they were hoping for and one that Donald Trump hoped to hop on in his lead up to announcing a presidential bid for 2024.

Tuesday's midterm polls didn't give the Republicans a red wave they were hoping for and one that Donald Trump hoped to hop on in his lead up to announcing a presidential bid for 2024. The results were underwhelming for the GOP, which went into the polls extremely confident of turning the tables with a huge margin. But that didn't happen. Trump, who was hoping to announce a rerun for president next week, in now in a weak spot, even though the Republicans look all set for a House majority, just not as big as they were hoping for. There are still a few races left that are too early to call, such as in Arizona and Nevada. Georgia is heading to a Senate runoff and the party now wants to concentrate all its energies on this crucial race where Trump-backed football great Herschel Walker will try to unseat Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock to determine who controls the Senate. Also Read | Tight race makes life uncomfortable for Republicans and Donald Trump Citing this as a reason, some of Trump's allies have urged him to delay his planned announcement. “I’ll be advising him that he move his announcement until after the Georgia runoff,” former Trump adviser Jason Miller was quoted as saying by Associated Press. “Georgia needs to be the focus of every Republican in the country right now,” he said. Tuesday's results have raised a question mark over Trump's appeal and the party's future. While some of his chosen candidates for open Senate seats in Ohio and North Carolina notched up wins, he lost possibly the biggest one, in Pennsylvania. Democrat John Fetterman flipped this seat, defeating Mehmet Oz, whom Trump backed in the primary even though the other party members weren't sure of his electability. “As powerful as Trump is in the Republican Party, we learned that he cannot anoint anyone a winner. You still need candidates who have the fundamentals,” Bryan Lanza, a longtime Trump adviser, was quoted as saying by CNN. Texas Republican, Rep. Troy Nehls, who won reelection and was endorsed by Trump, said in a radio interview, “There’s just a lot of negative attitudes about Trump". WATCH | US Midterm Elections and its global impact × Trump endorsed more than 330 candidates, a lot of them inexperienced and deeply flawed. When they won their primaries, Trump didn't miss any opportunity to laud himself. But these candidates went on to talk about fraud in the 2020 elections and took an overall rigid stance on matters like abortion. It all didn't sit too well with a lot of people. Trump backed Oz, a daytime talk show host who hadn't been in Pennsylvania long before launching his Senate campaign. “I mean, we had a historic opportunity and Trump’s recruitment of unelectable candidates blew it for us,” said Scott Reed, a veteran Republican strategist. “Trump’s now lost three elections in a row for the Republican Party and it’s time to snap out of this foolishness.” Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scored a big win. He is one of the biggest rivals Trump faces for Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential elections. With Trump's chosen candidates not scoring expected wins, and his rival managing to do just the opposite, Trump comes out of these elections minus the lustre he once exuded. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said Republicans “have a fundamental decision to make.” He blamed Trump for elevating candidates who struggled in the elections. (With inputs from agencies)

US midterms: After an average show, Trump might have to delay his 2024 announcement

<p>On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency. "Today we face an inflection point. We know in our bones that our democracy's at risk and we know that this is your moment to defend it," Biden said at Bowie State University, a historically Black college.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maryland is one of the party’s strongholds and one of the best chances of the Democrats winning a seat. He was campaigning for Wes Moore, the 44-year-old Rhodes Scholar who has high chances of becoming the state’s first Black governor. At an earlier virtual event, Biden said, “Imagine what we can do in a second term if we maintain control.”</p>

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<p>However, analysts do not see that happening and are almost sure that the Republicans might win control of both the Houses. They predicted Monday that the Republicans are likely to pick up roughly 25 seats in the 435-seat House of Representatives, more than enough to win a majority. They might just also be able to bag the one seat they need to gain hold of the Senate.</p>

<p>But Biden, with an extremely low approval rating, still seems hopeful and predicted his party would “surprise the living devil out of a lot of people.”</p>

<p>The two biggest points that the Republicans have been pushing ahead are rising inflation and the crime rate. They have been contending that the people are tired of the two and want a change. If they win, Biden is going to have a tough time getting legislations passed and abortion protections, family leave benefits and other Democratic priorities might never see the light of day.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump was in Ohio, backing Republican Senate nominee, JD Vance, a venture capitalist and a best-selling author. He spoke about immigration and how Democrats aren't doing enough to stop the migrants from entering the US. He also hovered over the January 6 Capitol riots and said, "All I did was make a speech, peacefully and patriotically".</p>

<p>Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in her final campaign rally n the campus of her alma mater, Michigan State University, said, "There’s a lot at stake with this election, so are you ready Spartans?” “We need a governor who’s going to fight for our reproductive rights, not give them away," said Governor Whitmer. "We need a governor who’s going to stand up for our voting rights, our civil rights and make sure Michigan is a place for everybody.”</p>

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On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency.

On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency. "Today we face an inflection point. We know in our bones that our democracy's at risk and we know that this is your moment to defend it," Biden said at Bowie State University, a historically Black college. Maryland is one of the party’s strongholds and one of the best chances of the Democrats winning a seat. He was campaigning for Wes Moore, the 44-year-old Rhodes Scholar who has high chances of becoming the state’s first Black governor. At an earlier virtual event, Biden said, “Imagine what we can do in a second term if we maintain control.” Also Read | Democracy is at stake in US midterms, says Obama at Georgia rally However, analysts do not see that happening and are almost sure that the Republicans might win control of both the Houses. They predicted Monday that the Republicans are likely to pick up roughly 25 seats in the 435-seat House of Representatives, more than enough to win a majority. They might just also be able to bag the one seat they need to gain hold of the Senate. But Biden, with an extremely low approval rating, still seems hopeful and predicted his party would “surprise the living devil out of a lot of people.” The two biggest points that the Republicans have been pushing ahead are rising inflation and the crime rate. They have been contending that the people are tired of the two and want a change. If they win, Biden is going to have a tough time getting legislations passed and abortion protections, family leave benefits and other Democratic priorities might never see the light of day. × Meanwhile, former president Donald Trump was in Ohio, backing Republican Senate nominee, JD Vance, a venture capitalist and a best-selling author. He spoke about immigration and how Democrats aren't doing enough to stop the migrants from entering the US. He also hovered over the January 6 Capitol riots and said, "All I did was make a speech, peacefully and patriotically". Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in her final campaign rally n the campus of her alma mater, Michigan State University, said, "There’s a lot at stake with this election, so are you ready Spartans?” “We need a governor who’s going to fight for our reproductive rights, not give them away," said Governor Whitmer. "We need a governor who’s going to stand up for our voting rights, our civil rights and make sure Michigan is a place for everybody.” (With inputs from agencies)

US midterms: Democrats, Republicans make last ditch efforts to woo voters ahead of Tuesday's polls

<p>The crucial US midterms are just days away and both Democrats and Republicans are fighting for every vote they can snatch from the other. The campaign&nbsp;trail is still hot with US President Joe Biden, former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Donald Trump holding rallies across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden told rallies in New York and Florida that a Republican win in Tuesday's midterm elections could weaken the US democracy. The Democrats, according to experts, are in a vulnerable position to lose control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If the Republicans gain hold of even one chamber of the Congress, Biden will be left looking at a tough two years ahead.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/recent-statements-by-republicans-hint-they-might-deny-midterm-election-results-530731">Recent statements by Republicans hint they might deny midterm election results</a></p>

<p>The Republicans have used inflation and rising crime rate as reasons to slam the Democrats, factors that look set to turn the tables in favour of the former. The Democrats held early leads in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Nevada, but that has all but effectively vanished now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Biden has been talking about how several Republican candidates are gearing up to take a page from Trump's book and deny election results. "Democracy is literally on the ballot," he told students at Sarah Lawrence College, north of New York City. "You can't only love the country when you win."</p>

<p>Despite widespread anger over the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, following Trump's questioning of the election process, several Republicans still question Biden's win. An NBC poll says 65 per cent of Republican voters still view Biden’s presidency as illegitimate.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Trump has used the last few campaigns to drop hints about a possible rerun in 2024. First in Iowa, he told the crowd in Sioux City that he will "very, very, very probably do it again" in 2024. He also brought up the topic of election fraud yet again, saying that he won by a huge margin in 2020.</p>

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<p>"I ran twice. I won twice, and did much better the second time than I did the first, getting millions more votes in 2020 than I got in 2016. And likewise, getting more votes than any sitting president in the history of our country by far," Trump said.</p>

<p>Then on Sunday night, campaigning for &nbsp;Senator Marco Rubio in Miami, Florida, Trump said, "I will probably have to do it again, but stay tuned." However, he stopped short of criticising Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida, after earlier taking potshots at him during a rally in Pennsylvania, calling him “Ron DeSanctimonious.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, DeSantis is expected to be Trump's biggest rival in the race for 2024 if both of them decide to run the race for Republican nomination for president. Reports suggest that Trump is likely to announce his bid for 2024 sometime around mid-November.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;'I will very, very, very probably do it again': Donald Trump</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, several Democrats have moved beyond the topic of election deniers and taken up more practical matters, such as their work to lower prescription drug prices and defend Social Security. Abortion rights also remain a prominent topic, although opinion polls show that has faded as a top voter concern.</p>

<p>Vice President Kamala Harris visited Chicago and said Democrats could pass national abortion-rights legislation there if they can add to their margins in the Senate. "If we pick up two more senators, the president can sign it into law," she said.</p>

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The crucial US midterms are just days away and both Democrats and Republicans are fighting for every vote they can snatch from the other. The campaign trail is still hot with US President Joe Biden, former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Donald Trump holding rallies across the country.

The crucial US midterms are just days away and both Democrats and Republicans are fighting for every vote they can snatch from the other. The campaign trail is still hot with US President Joe Biden, former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Donald Trump holding rallies across the country. Biden told rallies in New York and Florida that a Republican win in Tuesday's midterm elections could weaken the US democracy. The Democrats, according to experts, are in a vulnerable position to lose control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If the Republicans gain hold of even one chamber of the Congress, Biden will be left looking at a tough two years ahead. Also Read | Recent statements by Republicans hint they might deny midterm election results The Republicans have used inflation and rising crime rate as reasons to slam the Democrats, factors that look set to turn the tables in favour of the former. The Democrats held early leads in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Nevada, but that has all but effectively vanished now. Meanwhile, Biden has been talking about how several Republican candidates are gearing up to take a page from Trump's book and deny election results. "Democracy is literally on the ballot," he told students at Sarah Lawrence College, north of New York City. "You can't only love the country when you win." Despite widespread anger over the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, following Trump's questioning of the election process, several Republicans still question Biden's win. An NBC poll says 65 per cent of Republican voters still view Biden’s presidency as illegitimate. Meanwhile, Trump has used the last few campaigns to drop hints about a possible rerun in 2024. First in Iowa, he told the crowd in Sioux City that he will "very, very, very probably do it again" in 2024. He also brought up the topic of election fraud yet again, saying that he won by a huge margin in 2020. Also Read | US midterm elections: Early voting begins, but who will seize momentum? "I ran twice. I won twice, and did much better the second time than I did the first, getting millions more votes in 2020 than I got in 2016. And likewise, getting more votes than any sitting president in the history of our country by far," Trump said. Then on Sunday night, campaigning for Senator Marco Rubio in Miami, Florida, Trump said, "I will probably have to do it again, but stay tuned." However, he stopped short of criticising Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida, after earlier taking potshots at him during a rally in Pennsylvania, calling him “Ron DeSanctimonious.” Notably, DeSantis is expected to be Trump's biggest rival in the race for 2024 if both of them decide to run the race for Republican nomination for president. Reports suggest that Trump is likely to announce his bid for 2024 sometime around mid-November. WATCH | 'I will very, very, very probably do it again': Donald Trump × Meanwhile, several Democrats have moved beyond the topic of election deniers and taken up more practical matters, such as their work to lower prescription drug prices and defend Social Security. Abortion rights also remain a prominent topic, although opinion polls show that has faded as a top voter concern. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Chicago and said Democrats could pass national abortion-rights legislation there if they can add to their margins in the Senate. "If we pick up two more senators, the president can sign it into law," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

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