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John Harwood / CNBC:
Democrats hold 7 point advantage ahead of midterms as Trump's base comes back home: NBC-WSJ poll  — The election-eve NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows Democrats leading by seven percentage points, 50 percent to 43 percent, among likely voters.  That's down from a nine-percentage point lead last month.
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CBS News:
House Democrats in position to gain but still face hurdles — CBS News poll  —  It may not be easy for Democrats to take the House majority, as they have to win a string of districts in Republican territory and get strong turnout, but they head into Tuesday in position to do so — even if narrowly.
Discussion: Politico and Political Wire
Mark Murray / NBC News:
Democrats hold 7-point edge in final national NBC/WSJ poll  —  Fifty percent of likely voters say they prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, while 43 percent want Republicans in charge.  —  WASHINGTON — Democrats hold a 7-point advantage over Republicans in the final national NBC News …
Harry Enten / CNN:
The Forecast: Democrats are still favored to win the House.  But it's far from a sure thing.  —  (CNN)House forecast: Democrats will win 226 seats (and the House majority) while Republicans will win just 209 seats.  A Democratic win of 203 seats and 262 seats is within the margin of error.
Washington Post:
Democrats lead in House preferences, but positive views of the economy and concern about border …
New York Times:
Brian Kemp's Office, Without Citing Evidence, Investigates Georgia Democrats Over Alleged ‘Hack’  —  ATLANTA — The office of Georgia's secretary of state, Brian Kemp, who is also the Republican nominee for governor, said Sunday that the authorities had opened an inquiry into the Democratic Party …
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Allan Smith / NBC News:
Kemp charges Georgia Democrats with attempted voter hack.  Abrams fires back: ‘Desperate.’  —  The secretary of state provided no evidence for his claim.  Democrats called it a ‘political stunt’ two days before the election.  —  Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp …
Mark Niesse / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Kemp's office investigates Georgia Democrats after alleged hacking attempt  —  The Georgia Secretary of State Office, run by Republican candidate for governor Brian Kemp, has launched an investigation into the Democratic Party of Georgia after an alleged attempt to hack the state's voter registration system.
New York Times:   Senate Latest, Brian Kemp and Alleged ‘Hack,’ Gun Mailer in Florida: 2 Days to Go
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Could losing the House actually help Trump in 2020?  —  We're now three days from the 2018 election — an election in which Republicans appear likely to lose the House.  The funny thing is that President Trump seems at peace with that.  His late strategy seems to be all about motivating the base for key red-state Senate races.
Discussion: Althouse and ABC News
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Reuters:
Non-stop ads and robocalls: welcome to America's costliest election
Discussion: The Week
Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
Democrats traumatized by 2016 are having pre-midterms nightmares
Discussion: Townhall
Wall Street Journal:   A Test of Trump: Midterms Could Result in a Mixed Verdict
Mark Z. Barabak / Los Angeles Times:
With Democrats well-positioned to take the House, Republicans scurry to save the Senate
Jon Ralston / The Nevada Independent:
Predictions for Tuesday  —  Six years ago, Dean Heller was in trouble.  —  The Democratic machine had built up a seemingly insurmountable lead in early votes, amassing a 71,000-ballot edge in Clark County and 50,000 statewide.  —  When it came time for me to pen my biennial election predictions column …
Discussion: Hot Air
New York Times:
Two Capitals, One Russian Oligarch: How Oleg Deripaska Is Trying to Escape U.S. Sanctions  —  This spring, a British lord with deep ties to the governing Conservative Party and a reputation as a do-gooder environmentalist arrived in Washington on an unlikely mission: to save the business empire …
Nicholas Fondacaro / NewsBusters:
‘SNL’ Mocks ‘Gross’ GOP Candidate Who Lost His Eye to an IED Blast  —  Since the Vietnam War, liberals have been known for their great disdain for America's service members, despite their efforts to hide it.  During NBC's latest edition of Saturday Night Live, that disdain poked its ugly head …
Discussion: Townhall and Instapundit
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Louis Casiano / Fox News:
‘No evidence’ to back Kavanaugh accusers' claims, Senate panel's report on FBI probe finds  —  An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh by multiple women found that no witnesses could provide evidence to substantiate their claims …
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Stephen Dinan / Washington Times:
Another Kavanaugh accuser admits to fabricating rape story
Discussion: Louder With Crowder
Martin Walsh / The American Mirror:
OBAMA UNHINGED: Mocks Hillary's emails, Ebola, Trump, migrant caravan — in under 90 seconds!  —  Former President Barack Obama has had a hard time staying focused on the campaign trail lately.  —  While stumping in Miami, Florida, with Sen. Bill Nelson, D-FL, and Florida Democratic …
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Jacob Ogles / Florida Politics:   Ron DeSantis to Donald Trump: ‘We can save you a lot of money’
Aiden Pink / The Forward:
GOP Candidate: No Peace In Israel Until Jews Convert To Christianity  —  A Republican congressional candidate in a competitive race in North Carolina said in a sermon that there would be no peace in Israel unless Jews and Muslims converted to Christianity, CNN reported Friday.
Discussion: Splinter and Political Wire
Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
A ‘there-it-is’ moment: Trump wows fans by using Air Force One as a campaign prop  —  PENSACOLA, Fla. — The setting sun was painting the skies here a brilliant orange when Air Force One touched down Saturday evening and President Trump roared into his latest campaign rally.
Benjy Sarlin / NBC News:
Why the most boring midterm race in America matters big time  —  This contest wasn't on the radar.  A Democrat isn't supposed to be in the running in this conservative stronghold.  But Linda Coleman is giving the GOP fits.  —  APEX, N.C. — The top of the blue wave approached …
New York Times:
Consulting Firms Keep a Lucrative Saudi Alliance, Shaping Crown Prince's Vision  —  As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia charmed Goldman Sachs bankers and Silicon Valley executives on an American tour this spring, some of his most trusted lieutenants were taking care of business in Washington.
Discussion: Politico
Tom Nichols / USA Today:
This election is a referendum on Donald Trump's corrosive impact on our politics  —  I wish Republicans had checked Trump and been faithful to the Constitution.  But my former party failed.  Democrats are better bet to preserve democracy.  —  CONNECT  —  The midterm election Tuesday …
New York Times:
Far-Right Internet Groups Listen for Trump's Approval, and Often Hear It  —  On Wednesday, minutes after President Trump posted an incendiary campaign ad falsely accusing Democrats of flooding the country with murderous illegal immigrants, virulent racists on an online message board erupted in celebration.
John Solomon / The Hill:
Falsehood shames Clapper, Brennan and pledge to protect whistleblowers  —  In the summer of 2014, then-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper sent a letter assuring Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that enhanced monitoring of Intelligence Community workers …
New York Times:
'They Don't Really Want Us to Vote': How Republicans Made it Harder  —  PRAIRIE VIEW, Tex. — Damon Johnson is a 19-year-old sophomore studying chemical engineering at historically black Prairie View A&M University.  He's learning a lot about voting, too.  —  Mr. Johnson is one of the plaintiffs …
Discussion: BuzzFeed News and ThinkProgress
Benjamin Kentish / The Independent:
Labour Party branch ‘voted down motion condemning Pittsburgh synagogue attack’  —  Members reject motion after saying there is too much focus on ‘antisemitism this, antisemitism that’  — {{#singleComment}}{{total}} comment{{/singleComment}}{{^singleComme nt}}{{total}} comments{{/singleComment}}
 
 
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Byron York / Washington Examiner:
Yes, Trump is huge factor in midterms. But which Trump?
Michael R. Gordon / Wall Street Journal:
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Emily Birnbaum / The Hill:
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Raw Story
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Tim Murphy / Mother Jones:
Donald Trump Jr. Is Basically Tweeting About White Genocide Now
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 Earlier Items: 
David Beavers / Politico:
Tillis: Trump ‘is right’ to put troops on the Southern border
Discussion: ABC News
Laura Washington / Chicago Sun Times:
Hillary Clinton remains the Democrats best chance to defeat Trump in 2020
Discussion: Althouse
Ben Jacobs / The Guardian:
In Illinois, a world turned upside down: once-red suburbs swing blue
Discussion: Chicago Tribune
Vann R. Newkirk II / The Atlantic:
Andrew Gillum Is Florida's Homecoming King
Kevin Robillard / HuffPost:
The GOP Is Flooding The Airwaves With Ads About Crime
Discussion: Political Wire
David Eggert / Associated Press:
Voter turnout for Michigan's midterm election may spike
Discussion: Eclectablog
gofundme.com:
Mayor Brent Taylor and Family
Discussion: RedState
Washington Post:
U.S. militia groups head to border, stirred by Trump's call to arms