Democrats, Trump hold final rallies before midterm elections

Washington, D.C. witnessed final get-out-the-vote rallies by Democrats just prior to the midterm elections. The elections are expected to grant Democrats partial control over Congress for the first time in two years. The atmosphere was charged with tension and animosity during the campaign. In his concluding remarks, President Trump addressed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where he vowed a victory.

However, recent polls indicate Democrats are on track to secure the majority in the House of Representatives and have a good chance of capturing the Senate. Even a partial victory for Democrats would empower them to control the federal budget and oversee crucial committees. The Democratic Senate candidates, including James Talarico in Texas and Adam Hamilton in Kansas, rallied on the eve of the elections.

Trump, on the other hand, delivered a speech at the Lincoln Memorial, alleging Democrats as "extreme and dangerous radicals" who will "steal your wealth" and allow migrants to "ransack, rape, and plunder." Recent polls show 60% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of high inflation, the Iran conflict, and alleged corruption.

The Democrats are favored to win the House, while the Senate race is still in contention. However, Democrats have seen strong competition in traditionally Republican states, making a Democratic win in the Senate plausible. The New York Times/Siena poll suggests Democrats are leading in all seven most competitive Senate races. With early voting at a record high of 54 million ballots cast, the midterms have seen an expenditure of approximately $11 billion on advertising, with a significant portion coming from individual donors, including Elon Musk, a close ally of Trump who has contributed nearly half a billion dollars to aid Republican candidates.