Polls say US midterms will leave Trump weakened. But are they accurate?

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US President Donald Trump campaigns ahead of the midterms, in San Antonio, Texas, US, on Oct 7.

US President Donald Trump campaigning ahead of the midterms, in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct 7.

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Cory Alpert

Polls suggest a voter backlash against the President, but congressional races may tell a more complicated story. 

If recent polling holds, Democrats are poised for a historic night on Nov 3.

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