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Americans set to make their voices heard on Nov 6

Midterms could make or break remainder of Trump's presidency

US President Donald Trump at a rally in Columbia, Missouri, on Thursday. In the Nov 6 midterms, the Democrats need to flip 23 seats to seize control of the House, and are expected to succeed. The Republicans are expected to retain control of the Sena
US President Donald Trump at a rally in Columbia, Missouri, on Thursday. In the Nov 6 midterms, the Democrats need to flip 23 seats to seize control of the House, and are expected to succeed. The Republicans are expected to retain control of the Senate. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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In the last six days before Nov 6, US President Donald Trump would have held 11 rallies across eight states - underlining the importance of a contentious midterm election that in the near term domestically could make or break the last two years of his presidency, and send a signal of what to expect in the 2020 presidential election.

The Democratic Party needs to flip 23 seats to seize control of the House. Pundits and pollsters expect it to succeed.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 03, 2018, with the headline Americans set to make their voices heard on Nov 6. Subscribe