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Trump reverses decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies before midterms

Trump reverses decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies before midterms

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

Donald Trump reversed a plan to cancel in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa, with the events restored to his schedule alongside 19 tele-rallies. The rallies come days before midterm elections, as polls show close races in both states and control of Congress is at stake.

Key Facts

  • The RNC announced Thursday that Trump would skip the Kansas and Iowa rallies and hold tele-rallies instead.
  • A source familiar with the matter said Friday that the in-person rallies were back on the schedule.
  • The rallies were rearranged to fit around 19 tele-rallies scheduled for Saturday.
  • Trump said he believed Republicans would perform well on election night and said he did not need to visit Kansas.
  • The article reports that polls show a narrow margin in the Kansas Senate race and a Democratic edge in Iowa’s Senate and governor races.
  • Trump’s tele-rallies are set to target 19 states, including states with competitive Senate, House, or governor races.
  • The midterm elections will determine control of Congress, and Democrats hope to gain seats in the House and Senate.
  • A Guardian/Harris poll of about 2,000 adults found that respondents often named the cost of living and government corruption as top election issues.
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