The Republican Strategy 5 Days Before Midterm Elections

Published November 1, 2018 at 6:36 AM EDT

With five days to go until midterm elections, President Trump is escalating his attacks on Democrats, immigrants and the media, despite calls to tone down the rhetoric after a week of hate-based violence.

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The Republican Strategy 5 Days Before Midterm Elections

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