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John Oliver shares a passionate message ahead of the midterms

John Oliver has given a breakdown of the midterm race so far, and shared a message ahead of the day itself.

John Oliver shares a passionate message ahead of the midterms

The upcoming midterm elections are just around the corner, and comedian John Oliver has some strong opinions about them. In his latest video from "Last Week Tonight," Oliver breaks down the current state of the campaign trail. He highlights the significant investment that Republicans are making in advertising, as well as the types of ads they have been airing.

Oliver warns that if Donald Trump fails to win the election, he may attempt to discredit the results and do everything in his power to undermine the outcome. This is a compelling reason for voters to cast their ballots, even in districts where they may perceive their candidates as having a strong lead. Oliver emphasizes that the more successful Democrats are on Tuesday, the more difficult it will be for Trump to challenge or deny the outcome.

He points out that Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire for people to ignore the fact that he is not on the ballot this year. However, with nearly half of his second term already behind him and the House and Senate remaining loyal to him, Oliver argues that it's time to take action. On Tuesday, he hopes that voters will apply "some fucking breaks" to the current political climate.

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