Iowa is Rubio Country

[Josecardoso17]

this timeline is war ,endless war

[UWS]

Amazing detail and effort, keep it up!

Thanks!

[tmthforu94]

This is the longest timeline in Atlas history, congrats! (excluding interactive timelines)

[UWS]

This is the longest timeline in Atlas history, congrats! (excluding interactive timelines)

Thanks for your appreciation of all the detail.

[2016]

This is the longest timeline in Atlas history, congrats! (excluding interactive timelines)

It will still get longer as there are still two years to go in the Rubio Presidency

[OSR stands with Israel]

What was the longest TL prior to this

[Huey Long is a Republican]

What was the longest TL prior to this

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=202832.0 I think. I just looked at Post Numbers.

[Dr. MB]

Congrats on setting a new record! Iowa is Rubio County is a great TL and UWS deserves this honor.

[UWS]

Congrats on setting a new record! Iowa is Rubio County is a great TL and UWS deserves this honor.

Thanks

[UWS]

MIDTERM HOME STRETCH

CNN SITUATION ROOM (with Wolf Blitzer)

Wolf Blitzer

It's 5pm. Welcome to our Viewers in the US and around the World. I'm Wolf Blitzer and you are in the "Situation Room".

CNN PLAYS THE SITUATION ROOM INTRO

We're now only a few weeks away from the 2022 MidTerm Elections. It's called the MidTerm Home Stretch. Democrats are poised to make gains across the Country although Republicans are still heavily favoured to keep both Houses of Congress. Let's go over to our Senior Political Analyst John King as we update the Senate Battleground Map.

CNN SENATE BATTLEGROUND MAP (October 2022)

SOLID REPUBLICAN (13 Seats)
LEAN REPUBLICAN (1 Seat)
TOSS UP (9 Seats)
LEAN DEMOCRAT (3 Seats)
SOLID DEMOCRAT (9 Seats)

John King, CNN Senior Political Analyst & Host of CNN's "Inside Politics"

Over the Summer we saw evidence, now it's becoming clarity as the Senate Map has shifted even more towards the Democrats. We have moved the Washington State as well as the Oregon Senate Race from "LEAN DEMOCRAT to "SOLID DEMOCRAT. We also moved the Pennsylvania Senate Race between Republican Pat Toomey and Democrat Tom Wolf, who is no less the current Governor there from "TOSS UP" into "LEAN DEMOCRAT. We did the same for the New Hampshire Senate Race between Republican Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Ann-McLane Kuster. 9 Seats remain in the "TOSS UP" Category. Of those 9 Seats North Carolina, Nevada and Colorado are most likely to flip. In NC for example current Governor Roy Cooper is running on his very successful Record as Governor while attacking his Republican Opponent Pat McCrory on his record and that seems to be working. CNN currently estimates Democrats gaining between 6-7 Senate Seats which would trim the Republican Margin but wouldn't be enough to blow the Republican Supermajority.

GENERIC CONGRESSIONAL BALLOT POLLING

Democrats 52%

Republicans 45%

Democrats 49%

Republicans 43%

Democrats 49%

Republicans 44%

Democrats 51%

Republicans 46%

Democrats 51%

Republicans 47%

Analysis by CNN's John King

Republicans could lose as many as 40 House Seats in November. Most of those Seats though are leaning Democrat anyway. Republicans had huge success Downballot in 2018 and 2020. Remember: They took down both Democratic Minority Leaders. Nancy Pelosi was forced to resign after the 2018 Democratic MidTerm Debacle and in 2020 then Democratic House Minority Leader Tim Ryan of Ohio lost his Seat. Republicans are still heavily favoured to retain the House.

Republican Strategists on the President's MidTerm Strategy

Ana Navarro

Due to its large number of congressional seats, California is a strategic state for the midterms. No wonder that the President has been campaigning there over the Summer? The same for Northern Virginia and suburbs that are leaning towards the Democrats, which is why Barbara Comstock and her Republican colleagues in the region got campaign assistance from President Rubio and Vice-President Haley.

Former PA Senator Rick Santorum

President Rubio & his Campaign Strategists have recently stated that they will focus most of their efforts on the Rust Belt & Midwest in the remaining weeks of the midterm campaign. Democrats have made a lot of inroads there over the last two years. Senate Seats in Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin are in jeopardy. Also, we could lose a lot of Governorships in that Region, which is why President Rubio's staff has said that he will campaign hard to defend as many Republican governorships there as possible in that region.

Democratic Strategists optimistic about upcoming MidTerm Elections

Maria Cardona, President of Voter Latino

I think we're going to do very well in November. While it's very unlikely that we will win back Congress watch out Democratic Success on the Governorships. I think we could win Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico in the West; Minnesota & Michigan in the Midwest and Connecticut, Maryland in the Northeast.

Former Bill Clinton Strategist Paul Begala

I agree, Governorships will suit us well in November and more importantly set us up for the next election. The ball is now on the Republican Side. Their Nominee will effectivly have to run embracing a two-term President and that didn't work very well for Democrats in 2016.

[OSR stands with Israel]

With those generic ballot numbers, my prediction is Republicans lose 55 seats due to how large their majority is right now.


Also what is the Gubernatorial Battleground Map(Hopefully you have OR go GOP, to make up for that gain if your not planning it you can have the Dems gain another seat)

[UWS]

MIDTERM HOME STRETCH

PART 2

Republicans & Democrats fight over Governorships

CNN GOVERNOR BATTLEGROUND MAP (October 2022)

SOLID REPUBLICAN (12 Seats)
LEAN REPUBLICAN (5 Seats)
TOSS UP (11 Seats)
LEAN DEMOCRAT (3 Seats)
SOLID DEMOCRAT (5 Seats)

MARQUEE RACES (East to West)

MAINE

Governor Janet Mills vs Rep. Bruce Polliquin

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

CONNECTICUT

Governor Tony Hwang vs Rep. Jim Himes

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

PENNSYLVANIA (OPEN)

Former Rep. Charlie Dent vs Rep. Connor Lamb

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

OHIO

Governor Mary Taylor vs Former Mayor of Columbus Michael B. Coleman

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

FLORIDA

Governor Adam Putnam vs Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine

CNN RATING: LEAN REPUBLICAN

GEORGIA

Governor Brian Kemp vs Former Rep. John Barrow

CNN RATING: LEAN REPUBLICAN

MICHIGAN

Governor Bill Schuette vs Gretchen Whitmer

Rematch of 2018!
CNN RATING: TOSS UP

WISCONSIN (OPEN)

Former RNC Chair & WH CoS Reince Priebus vs WI Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers

CNN RATING: LEAN REPUBLICAN

MINNESOTA

Governor Jeff Johnson vs Former Rep. Tim Walz

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

IOWA (OPEN)

Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds vs Fred Hubbel

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

COLORADO

Governor Walker Stapleton vs Rep. Jared Polis

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

NEW MEXICO

Governor John Sanchez vs Former House Majority Leader in the New Mexico House of Representatives Rick Miera

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

ARIZONA (OPEN)

Lea Márquez Peterson vs Former AZ Attorney General Grant Woods

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

NEVADA

Governor Adam Laxalt vs Former NV Secretary of State Ross Miller

CNN RATING: TOSS UP

REPUBLICANS EXPECTED TO BE ELECTED/RE-ELECTED

Governor Kay Ivey (Alabama)

Governor Mike Dunleavy (Alaska)

Lt. Governor Tim Griffin (Arkansas) after winning GOP Primary

Lt. Governor Brad Little (Idaho) after winning GOP Primary

Governor Jeff Colyer (Kansas)

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (Nebraska) after winning GOP Primary

Governor Chris Sununu (New Hampshire)

Governor Kevin Stitt (Oklahoma

Governor Henry McMaster (South Carolina)

Governor Kristi Noem (South Dakota)

Governor Diane Black (Tennessee)

Governor Greg Abbott (Texas)

Governor Phil Scott (Vermont)

Governor Mark Gordon (Wyoming)

DEMOCRATS EXPECTED TO BE ELECTED/RE-ELECTED

Governor Gavin Newsom (California)

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) after winning the Democratic Primary

Governor Chris Kennedy (Illinois)

Rep. John Sarbanes (Maryland) after winning the Democratic Primary

Attorney General Maura Healey(Massachusetts) after winning the Democratic Primary

Governor Andrew Cuomo (New York)

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Oregon) after winning the Democratic Primary

Rep. James Langevin (Rhode Island) after winning the Democratic Primary

Analysis by CNN's John King

Republicans are facing a dauting task defending all those Governorships they won in 2018. They expected to lose Races in Maryland & Massachusetts. Governor Larry Hogan was barred from seeking a 3rd Term while Governor Charlie Baker decided not to seek Reelection and is all but certain from what CNN is hearing out of Boston to launch a bid for the 2024 Republican Presidential Nomination after the MidTerms opting to take a similar Route former Governor & now Treasury Secretary Mitt Romney took for 2008 & 2012. Hogan meanwhile is giving serious consideration to launch a POTUS Bid as well. Several Races are simply "Too Close to Predict" at this stage although you would assume with the wind at the Democrats back that Incumbent Republican Governors particularly in New Mexico, Minnesota, Michigan and Colorado are the slight Underdogs come Election Day. Focusing on the Rust Belt & MidWest as our Republican Strategists were saying seems to be a good Option for the President. States like PA, OH, WI and IA seeeing some interesting State Dynamics. For example in PA Republicans chose the more moderate Charlie Dent to run for Governor in a State where the current Democratic Governor Wolf could win the Senate Race over conservative Toomey. So, Dent & Wolf could win there? That's absolutely possible. In Wisconsin Governor Walker is suffering from his unpopularity (latest Numbers have him at 44% JA) while the Presidents right-hand Man for 4 years Reince Priebus enjoying a 6-8 Point lead. Not everyone was happy when Priebus decided to distance himself from Walker but it seems to have worked. How many States will split their Tickets? I don't know but it could be quite a few. The Region that's really holding for Republicans right now is the South.

[tmthforu94]

This could either go very good or very bad for Republicans. Excited to see results!!

[UWS]

Marco Rubio's Presidency
October 2022, Part 2

October 16 :

-President Rubio campaigns for Nevada Senator Joe Heck in Las Vegas, Nevada where he praised the successful effrots given by the United States and their allies to help the Philippines and Malaysia to recently defeat Abu Sayyaf in the South China Sea, which has been made possible thanks to a strong U.S. military, to strong American leadership and strong alliances. He also campaigned for Nevada Governor Adam Laxalt in Reno, Nevada.

[UWS]

Wolf Blitzer

It's 1pm in Washington, 9am in Los Angeles 6pm in London and 7pm in Berlin Thursday November 3rd 2022. From whereever you watching around the world thanks for joining us for "Wolf".

CNN PLAYS THE "WOLF" INTRO

I'm Wolf Blitzer in Washington. We're now 5 Days away from 2022 MidTerm Elections. Republican & Democratic Candidates alike making final pitches to Undecided Voters in their respective Home States. President Rubio is criss-crossing the Nation to shore up support for his Party. With the strong likelyhood of Republicans retaining control of Congress Major Focus by both Parties this year have been Governorships. 36 States are holding Races for Governor this year from the tiny State of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean to Maine in the Northeast of the Country. 28 of those 36 Races are controlled by Republicans, 8 are controlled by Democrats. The most suspense has been on 11 Races that CNN currently has classfied as "TOSS UPS"and there are some big ones it like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Colorado, Nevada, Arizona in the West. So, how do both Parties feel about the State of Play in these Races? During the next 30 Minutes or so I'll be speaking to both, the Chairman of the Republican Governors Association Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire as well as the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association Governor John Carney of Delaware. In fact, we can go to Governor Sununu right. Governor, welcome!

Governor Chris Sununu, New Hampshire,

Chairman Republican Governors Association

Governor Chris Sununu

Thanks for having me Wolf!

Wolf Blitzer

Let me start with this Question Governor. Republicans seem to having trouble keeping some of these Governor Races during this years Elections. Why?

Governor Chris Sununu

Well, we should remind ourselves that the Republican Party had the biggest MidTerm Election in its Existence in 2018. We won Seats in States we weren't supposed to be competitive in let alone win them like New Mexico (against strong Democratic Opposition) or Minnesota & Connecticut (Where we knocked off Democratic Incumbents). We also won Open Seats in Colorado and retained Michigan & Nevada. Republicans also had a very favorable Political Environment with the Implementention of "RubioCare" and the "Opportunity Act" overhauling the Nations Immigration System which helped in particular Governor John Sanchez of New Mexico getting elected. All those Initiatives were done during the first 18 months of President Rubio's Presidency.
It's tough this year where the Political Climate is not as favorable to put it mildly. In fact, in the West and Midwest we're facing some very stiff headwinds. Some of these Races are in deep Democratic Territory like Maryland, Massachusetts. We're still very hopeful though to win some of these Toss Up Races you mentioned at the beginning of your Show. It should also be mentioned that some of our Candidates running for Governor outpacing the Republican Candidate running for Senate like in Pennsylvania or Wisconsin. The Message Voters are sending is pretty clear. They want more "Balance" whether that's in Washington (Senate, House), Governors or in the State Legislatures.

Wolf Blitzer

Which States have your optimismn and which States are you most concerned about?

Governor Chris Sununu

We're very exited about Lea Márquez Peterson in Arizona. We think she is going to get eleted although that Race is still very, very close. I think we're looking good in Florida, Georgia and the neighboring State where I am Vermont. Governor Phil Scott seems to be on track to get a 4th Term. We might be able to spring a surprise in Pennsylvania where former Representative Charlie Dent is running a very strong Campaign and is outpacing the Senate Candidate who looks like to be losing to current Democratic Governor Tom Wolf. Republicans haven't elected a Republican Governor in the Keystone State since 2010, during the GOP Wave when Tom Corbett won there. We're looking good in Wisconsin as well.
There is definitly urgent concern in Nevada, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota and Connecticut. New Mexico, Iowa and Ohio are 3 true coin flips in my opinion. Ohio has become an interesting State. The whole State is shrinking a bit but the Capital Columbus & its Suburbs are exploding and have been for the last 6-8 years or so and that's the Area where former Mayor Coleman is from. I wouldn't be surprised if these 3 States are not going to be called on Election Night and we've have to wait until the next morning. Particularly Ohio has been tight for months, within 1 Percentage Point I think. Massachusetts and Maryland as I mentioned is deep Democratic Territory so we're likely going to lose there.

Wolf Blitzer

Governor, you mentioned Wisconsin as one of the States where your Governor Candidate is outpacing the Senate Candidate who happens to be the current Governor so let me play this little clip and then you can react to that.

CNN plays Clip "I am not Scott Walker" paid by the Reince Priebus for Governor Campaign.

Wolf Blitzer

Governor, what's your reaction to that?

Governor Chris Sununu

Well, yeh I'm seeing that Ad quite a few times. I know the Media like you would likely go over it and I'm guessing some folks might not like it. But we have to look at some facts Wolf: Governor Walkers Approvals are stuck in the low to mid 40ties the entire year so far as are his favorables. He has been Governor for nearly twelve years now and been elected and reelected four times. Maybe a little bit of fatigue has set in with the Voters in Wisconsin when it comes to him. Reince on the other side of the aisle has been out of the State most of the time, first four years at the RNC and then 5 1/2 as WH CoS. He though still managed to have a deep connection within the State when he decided to run for Governor eighteen months go. The Numbers as well support the Strategy he has taken. Sometimes it can be a real "Balancing Act" and you have to take strategic Decisions to get the best out of it. In fact, it even was a Balancing Act for the President when he campaigned there last month. You could clearly see that.

Wolf Blitzer

Final Question to you Governor. Your name has been mentioned as possible Republican Candidate running for the GOP Nomination in 2024. Any Comment on that?

Governor Chris Sununu

[LAUGHTER] Well, let's trying to settle 2022 first before we think about 2024.

Wolf Blitzer

Governor, thanks for your time.

Governor Chris Sununu

Thank You for having me on your Show Wolf. Appreciated!

Wolf Blitzer

That was Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Chairman of the RGA responsible for helping Republicans getting elected to the Statehouses. We're going into a Commercial Break right now. When we come back I'll speak with his counterpart the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association Governor John Carney of Delaware.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Wolf Blitzer

And we're back from our Commercial Break. Let's waste no time, with me now is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association Governor John Carney of Delaware. Welcome to the Show Governor!

Governor John Carney, Delaware,

Chairman Democratic Governors Association

Governor John Carney

Thanks Wolf. Good to be with you!

Wolf Blitzer

Governor, how do you think things are shaping out 5 Days before Election Day?

Governor John Carney

Wolf, we feel great with our efforts around the Country so close to the Election. We think that the Energy, Enthusiamn & Political Environment is on the Democratic Side this year. Having so many Toss Up Races is actually good for us particularly when running against an Incumbent Governor from the other Party. Undecided Voters at this late stage of the Game in such Races trend to vote for the Challenger.

Wolf Blitzer

Governor, where are you encouraged and where are you discouraged?

Governor John Carney

We're very thrilled of some Races in the West especially Colorado and Nevada. We may have a slight edge in those two States. Having not made Florida (although it's President's Home State) and Georgia somewhat more competitive is a bit disappointing for us. I think in one of the States where we are defending a Governorship (Pennsylvania) the current Governor who is running for Senate will help us getting over the Finish Line. Also, I think we're on track to unseat a couple of Incumbent Republican Governors in the Midwest, Minnesota & Michigan comes to my mind and some other Races like Governor Sununu previously said are just complete coin flips. Maine is also an interesting State where it can get quite quirky but Governor Mills is looking ok from what I'm hearing. The same can be said for Representative Jim Himes in Connecticut although that Race is apparently still classfied as Toss Up (I don't know why to be honest). We're very excited also getting Maura Healey & Representative John Sarbanes elected Governor of Massachusetts and Maryland.
The Voters have a very clear choice in a few Days time: Give the President & Republicans blank check after blank check or restore Balance by electing a Democratic Governor.

Wolf Blitzer

Governor, thank you for your time!

Governor John Carney

Thanks Wolf. Thanks for having me on.

Wolf Blitzer

That was Governor John Carney of Delaware, Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association in charge of helping Democrats elected to Statehouses this year. We have to go to another short Commercial Break. When we come back our Analysts John King & Gloria Borger will join me to discuss. John will also provide us with some early Vote Totals you don't want to miss out.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Wolf Blitzer

And we're back. Joining me here now in the Studio are our own John King & Gloria Borger. What do you make of this John & Gloria?

John King, CNN Senior Political Analyst & Host of CNN's "Inside Politics"

Well, those two Gentleman for each side put always a little bit of spin on it as Chairman of the RGA & DGA usually do so let's look at some facts where those optimistic or pessimistic views are warranted. For example in Nevada Democrats with two Days to go have a 28K Early Vote lead. That is definitly some troublesome News for Nevada Republicans. The Democratic Machinery that was absent, disengaged for whatever reason over the last few Election Cycles is back and it's back with some force. In Colorado (an all Mail-In State) where Republicans have been doing better in the past especially in MidTerms (you remember the Election of Cory Gardner in 2014 and current Governor Walker Stapleton in 2018) they're not, in fact they are down almost 35K. In Arizona however Republicans lead by 80K. That being said that State has more Independents now than Republicans & Democrats alike and we don't know which way they're leading so there is a caveat in it. Governor Sununu mentioned being concerned in NV & CO and those seem to be warranted. In some other States like for example Ohio Democrats are up in Early Absentee & In-Person Voting as they should be. In Iowa both Parties are essentially tied and States like Pennsylvania or Michigan don't have Early Voting, only Absentees.

Gloria Borger, CNN Chief Political Analyst

It's interesting what has been said about Ohio. Governor Sununu mentioned the Race around 1 Percentage Point. That ought to be very concerning for the President & Republicans after his repeated trips there. You would have thought that it would move the needle a bit but it hasn't. Governor Carneys suggestion that in some of these Toss Up Races the Undecided Voters will vote for the Challenger doesn't seem too far-fetched.

Wolf Blitzer

Allright. What an interesting Hour. Be sure to join us in the "Situation Room " tonight. Tomorrow we will be releasing our brand new CNN/ORC State Polls at 5pm ET. Be sure to join us for that as well.

[OBD]

Wonder how the Rubio presidency affects the political trends that have been occurring in our timeline (eg. Arizona moving left, the Midwest moving right), and how clear they will be in the first non-Republican landslide in a while.

[UWS]

Wonder how the Rubio presidency affects the political trends that have been occurring in our timeline (eg. Arizona moving left, the Midwest moving right), and how clear they will be in the first non-Republican landslide in a while.

By accomplishing immigration reform through the adoption of the Opportunity Act in 2018, President Rubio, the first Hispanic President, further increased his advantage among Hispanic voters, including those in Arizona. And when he faced a left-wing socialist like Bernie Sanders during his 2020 re-election campaign, it was clear that Sanders was too liberal for Arizona which is why President Rubio won Arizona by almost 20 percentage points over Sanders in 2020.

When it comes to the Midwest, it has, indeed, moved to the right because of the Rubio Administration's promotion of free trade through tax cuts for businesses, including manufacturing businesses, which made America a better place for manufacturing businesses that increased their competitiveness and their ability to create jobs and keep them in America. And another reason why America lost jobs due to free trade deals was because America had the highest corporate tax rate in the industrialized world (which was 40 % before 2017) while Singapore had the lowest corporate tax rate at 17 %, which partly explains why they have the lowest unemployment rate in the world. And so by reducing America's corporate tax rate to 15 %, it made it easier for American businesses to do business at home and made free trade deals more favourable for American workers. And the reason why Mexico was beating the U.S. in terms of auto production is because Mexico had free trade deas with 45 countries while the United States had free trade deals with just 20 countries before Marco Rubio came in office. And so by ratifying free trade deals such as the TPP, the TTIP as well as free trade deals with Latin America and India, the United States have now free trade deals with 75 countries and reclaimed their status as the number one auto producer in the world, which is good for the economy of Midwestern states, especially Michigan (the heartland of America's automobile industry), Wisconsin and Ohio.

[2016]

Rubio though isn't on the Ballot in 2022 and 2024 so Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada would almost certainly move left again.

When this TL reaches the end of the Rubio Presidency (end of 2024) it will be pretty close what I expect to happen in the Original TL:
# 1 The Rust Belt would move right.
# 2 The Sun Belt & West move left.

Rubio being the 1st Hispanic Nominee and then President negated for example the Voter Registration Advantage Democrats have in Nevada in 2016 & 2020.

[Jaguar4life]

Wow 2 years already!!

[UWS]

Marco Rubio's Presidency
November 2022, Part 1

November 1 :

-President Rubio campaigns for Connecticut Governor Tony Hwang in New Haven, Connecticut on economic issues, free trade and energy.

November 2 :

-President Rubio campaigns for Johnny Isakson in Macon, Georgia where he reiterates his hopes for the adoption of an arms control treaty with North Korea during his upcoming second summit with Kim Jong-un next April, reminding voters that all this progress was possible thanks to a stronger U.S. Navy, stronger alliances around the Pacific and tougher sanctions that aweakened North Korea's economy, military and ability to develop nuclear weapons, which brought them at the negotiating table, to denuclearize and restore peace in the Korean peninsula.

November 3 :

-Iran completed the shutdown of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.

November 4 :

-Vice-President Haley campaigns for Colorado Senator Darryl Glenn in Denver, Colorado.

November 5 :

-The U.S. State Department announces that it approved a possible sale of Namer armored vehicle power packs and related equipment to Israel for an estimated $238 million. The deal would send 240 Namer Armored Personnel Carrier Power Packs in full configuration and another 30 of the engine components in light configuration, as well as 179 control and diagnostic systems and other equipment to the Israeli government.

November 6 :

-President Rubio campaigns for Rob Portman in Akron, Ohio where he praises the approval by the State Department of the recent U.S. arms sales to Israel, declaring that this deal is crucial in defeating the Sheikh Omar Hadid Brigade, the ISIS branch in Gaza.

November 7 :
-President Rubio campaigns for Joe Heck in Henderson, Nevada.

-Vice-President Haley campaigns for Pat Toomey and Charlie Dent in Pittsburgh.

November 8 :

-Voters go to the polls ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.


-President Rubio campaigns for Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Adam Putnam in Miami, Florida where he calls on voters to mobilize at the highest possible number on this Election Day in the context of the 2022 midterms for the sake of the continuation of prosperity through tax reform and small government and security and strength through a strong military and strong American leadership. The President and his family casted their votes for Senator Cantera, Governor Putnam and Congressman Carlos Curbelo before flying to Washington D.C. to watch the coverage of the midterm results at the White House.


-After campaigning for Pat McCrory in North Carolina, Vice-President Haley casts her vote for South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and Governor Henry McMaster before joining President Rubio and the rest of his Cabinet to watch the coverage of the midterm results at the White House.

November 9 :
-President Rubio congratulates the winners of the 2022 midterm elections.

November 11 :

-During a visit in Anchorage, Alaska, Secretary of Energy Harold Hamm declares that the exploitation of oil reserves in the Chuckchi Sea is crucial for America's prosperity, for the keeping its status as the energy dominant country in the world and in countering Russia's influence in the Arctic region.

November 15 :

-President Rubio hosts Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid at the White House where they discussed the benefits of the recently approved U.S. arms sale to Israel, declaring, during their joint press conference, that it will be a major asset in defeating ISIS in Gaza and to restore peace and stability in the Middle East.

[UWS]

CNN SITUATION ROOM (with Wolf Blitzer)

NEW CNN/ORC/TIME POLLS (IA, WI, OH, NC, CO): MOST RACES TIGHT; INDEPENDENT VOTERS HOLD KEYS TO ELECTION

Wolf Blitzer, Lead Anchor „Wolf“ & „Situation Room“

It's 5pm Friday November 4th 2022. I’m Wolf Blitzer and you're in the „Situation Room“.

CNN PLAYS THE SITUATION ROOM INTRO

We're now 4 Days away from the crucial 2022 MidTerm Elections which could shape President Rubio's final two years in Office. Campaign rhetoric is ratching up in close Races as both Parties accusing each other of wrong doings. Over the past 5 Days CNN & Opinion Research Corporation in collaboration with the Time Magazine has conducted extensive Polling in 5 States who are holding Governor & Senate Elections on Tuesday. The underlying metric these Polls are telling us is that a lot of Races are very tight and Independent Voters could be the Kingmakers in these Races. For a deeper dive into the Poll Numbers we go to John King who is at our "Magic Wall".

LIKELY VOTERS

:

GOVERNOR RACE

Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds 50 %

Businessman Fred Hubbell 45 %

Unsure 5 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Kim Reynolds?

Favorable 51 %

Unfavorable 45 %

Unsure 4%

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Fred Hubbell?

Favorable 49 %

Unfavorable 49 %

Unsure 3%

SENATE RACE

State Senator Pat Grassley 49 %

Rep. Dave Loebsack 44 %

Unsure 7 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Pat Grassley?

Favorable 49 %

Unfavorable 45 %

Unsure 6 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Rep. Dave Loebsack?

Favorable 48 %

Unfavorable 48 %

Unsure 4%

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Marco Rubio is doing as President?

Approve 54 %

Disapprove 45 %

Unsure 1 %

Analysis by CNN Senior National Political Analyst John King

Iowa is the State that basically gave us President Obama AND President Rubio. Both scored huge victories in the lead-off Caucuses in 2008 & 2016 which propelled them to the Presidency. Nearly 7 years have now gone by since now President Rubio won the Caucus and Iowans still view him positivly, Independents approve his job performance as President by a fair margin (50-46), which favors the Republicans in the midterm races in Iowa. No wonder that Pat Grassley with all the Universal Name ID is in a Race where he has a decent advantage. Consider this: President Rubio carried Independent Voters in Iowa against Bernie Sanders 58-42 in the 2020 presidential race. Iowa could very well determine if the Democrats have a shot at 41 Seats.

LIKELY VOTERS

GOVERNOR RACE

Former RNC Chairman & White House CoS Reince Priebus 49 %

WI Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers 42 %

Unsure 9 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Reince Priebus?

Favorable 56 %

Unfavorable 43 %

Unsure 1%

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Tony Evers?

Favorable 51 %

Unfavorable 48 %

Unsure 1 %

SENATE RACE

Rep. Ron Kind 52 %

Governor Scott Walker 45 %

Unsure 3 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Ron Kind
?

Favorable 53 %

Unfavorable 47 %

Unsure 2%

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Scott Walker?

Favorable 45 %

Unfavorable 54 %

Unsure 1 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Marco Rubio is doing as President?

Approve 49 %

Disapprove 45 %

Unsure 6 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Scott Walker is doing as Governor?

Approve 44 %

Disapprove 54 %

Unsure 2 %

Analysis by CNN Senior National Political Analyst John King

From Iowa we move to Wisconsin. The Badger State is another State President Rubio carried by a huge margin in 2020. Two years later Wisconsin Voters approve his job performance by 4 percentage points. The President’s Job Numbers are a lot better than those of current Governor Scott Walker. Walker’s struggles throughout the Campaign once he finally got an Opponent in Rep. Ron Kind who labelled him as a Career Politician and out of touch with the Voters of Wisconsin having served the State for nearly 12 years are well documented. Walker’s JA stands at 44/54 (-10) and his Favorables/Unfavorables are at a dismal 45/54 (-9).
 
This is prompting CNN to switch the Rating of the Wisconsin Senate Race from TOSS UP to LEAN DEMOCRAT.

Wisconsin’s Favourite Son, the former RNC Chairman & WH CoS Reince Priebus has maintained a solid mid to high single digit almost from the Get-Go since he announced in October last year. He even has double-digits favorability at 56/43. The Strategy Priebus took to distance himself from Walker seems now vindicated looking at these Numbers.

LIKELY VOTERS

GOVERNOR RACE

Governor Mary Taylor 48 %

Former Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman 47 %

Unsure 6 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Mary Taylor?

Favorable 51 %

Unfavorable 47 %

Unsure 2 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Michael Coleman?

Favorable 48 %

Unfavorable 48 %

Unsure 4 %

SENATE RACE

Senator Rob Portman 49 %

Former Obama Cosumer Advocate Richard Cordray 46 %

Unsure 5 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Rob Portman?

Favorable 50 %

Unfavorable 47 %

Unsure 3 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Richard Cordray ?

Favorable 49 %

Unfavorable 48 %

Unsure 3 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Marco Rubio is doing as President?

Approve 52 %

Disapprove 44 %

Unsure 2 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Mary Taylor is doing as Governor?

Approve 49 %

Disapprove 49 %

Unsure 2 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Rob Portman is doing as Senator?

Approve 51 %

Disapprove 46 %

Unsure 3 %

Analysis by CNN Senior National Political Analyst John King

Ohio, the Buckeye State, crucial in Presidential Election and equally crucial in this years MidTerm Elections. This State will provide some extended drama & anxiety come Tuesday. Both Races, the Govenor & the Senate Race are hanging on knifes edge. The ever more important Independent Voters are just like in Iowa split amongst the 4 Candidates. President Rubio has a slightly higher Job Approval in the State 52/44. That’s the highest recorded in the CNN/ORC/Time Magazine Polls in the Midwest and it could very well be the Difference-Maker for Republicans to squeak out these Races. Rob Portman is facing the toughest test of his Political Life while young Ohio Governor Mary Taylor did not expect facing such a stiff challenge. Should she prevail she will certainly be on the Watch List being a potential Running Mate for the eventual Republican Nominee in 2024.

LIKELY VOTERS

SENATE RACE

Governor Roy Cooper 51 %

Former Governor Pat McCrory 47 %

Unsure 2 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Roy Cooper?

Favorable 51 %

Unfavorable 48 %

Unsure 1 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Pat McCrory?

Favorable 46 %

Unfavorable 51 %

Unsure 3 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Marco Rubio is doing as President?

Approve 53 %

Disapprove 45 %

Unsure 2 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Roy Cooper is doing as Governor?

Approve 51 %

Disapprove 48 %

Unsure 1 %

Analysis by CNN Senior National Political Analyst John King

North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. This Race is between two heavyweights. The current Governor Roy Cooper is running against the one who he succeeded in 2016 Pat McCrory. Both Candidates running & attacking each other on their own Records. Cooper over the last six years has the more polished resume while McCrory still had to dodge Question about the infamous HB2 Bill as Voter Supression Efforts targetting African American Voters during the 2016 Races (Early Voting was cut from 2012 and EV Polling Locations were shifted). The Reason the Race is still a TOSS UP is because of the President's JA which sits at 53/45 and helping McCrory's own struggles out. His Favorables/Unfavorables are sitting at 47/50 while the ones of Roy Cooper are sitting at 51/48 matching his JA as Governor. Cooper & the NC Democratic Party have really upped their Ground & GOTV efforts. Some say it's even better than 2014 when Hagan lost a close Race to Tillis. North Carolina has very few Independent Voters as the State is divided by it's extremes on both sides.

LIKELY VOTERS

GOVERNOR RACE

Rep. Jared Polis 48 %

Governor Walker Stapleton 45 %

Unsure 7 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Jared Polis?

Favorable 52 %

Unfavorable 46 %

Unsure 2 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Walker Stapleton?

Favorable 47 %

Unfavorable 52 %

Unsure 1 %

SENATE RACE

Rep. Ed Perlmutter 49 %

Senator Darryl Glenn 47 %

Unsure 5 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Ed Perlmutter?

Favorable 51 %

Unfavorable 48 %

Unsure 1 %

Do you have a Favorable/Unfavorable View of Darryl Glenn?

Favorable 48 %

Unfavorable 51 %

Unsure 1 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Marco Rubio is doing as President?

Approve 48 %

Disapprove 48 %

Unsure 4 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Walker Stapleton is doing as Governor?

Approve 46 %

Disapprove 53 %

Unsure 1 %

Do you Approve or Disapprove of the Job Darryl Glenn is doing as Senator?

Approve 48 %

Disapprove 50 %

Unsure 2 %

Analysis by CNN Senior National Political Analyst John King

Colorado, the Centinental State is the toughest for Republicans of the 5 States CNN has polled here. President Rubio's JA sits at 48/48 which is still the highest among GOP elected Officals in the State. Independent Voters siding with the Democrats by a 52-45 which makes both Races very tough for the GOP pushing their Democratic Opponents ahead by a few Percentage Points. Hispanic Voters which President Rubio won in 2020 being the 1st Hispanic President are going Democratic this year. Colorado is also an All-Mail-In State. When Cory Gardner beat Mark Udall (2014) Republicans were up or tied in Ballot Returns heading into E-Day. That same thing happened with Governor Stapleton's Race in 2018. The latest figures provided by the CO SoS have the GOP down 35K.Why is that significant? Democrats trend to hold their Ballot much longer before they drop it off at the Drop-Off Sides so the "Late Arriving Ballots" will be much more Democratic.This is uniformly confirmed by all of the Western States. I'd rather be a Democrat than a Republican in Colorado to put it mildly.

Wolf Blitzer, Lead Anchor „Wolf“ & „Situation Room“

Thank You John. Let’s discuss this now with our Political Strategists. With me in the Studio is Kirsten Soltis Anderson, a Republican Strategist & Pollster and Maria Cardona who is a Democratic Strategist & President of Voter Latino.

Kirsten Soltis Anderson, Republican Strategist & Pollster

Let's be honest: My Party is going to get a "Wake-Up" Call on Tuesday. Republican Leaders in Congress have become more partisan over the last 18 months. Let's review the Polls a bit here:
Democrats with this "Wave-Type" Environment though should be winning Ohio and they ain't. That's probably a silver lining for us if we hang on to those Seats. If Governor Walker loses in Wisconsin it's because of his Unpopularity. The same can be said to a lesser extend in NC where Pat McCrory is running. If he loses it's because Voters still hold him accountable somewhat for his wrong doings during his own tenure. Coupled with that he is running against a popular Governor that makes it tough. I think Colorado is a bit of a lost cause for us given the Numbers John is providing from the SoS's Office. That being said I'm not surprised D's have woken up again in that State. They stayed home in 2018 & 2020.
Given what's happening in the West but we're doing better in IA & OH than expected I think Republicans will hold the Senate 62-38 (a net GAIN of 7 for the D's: Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Colorado and Nevada)

Maria Cardona, Democratic Strategist & President of Voter Latino

I think Kirsten gave a good Rundown of the Races that have been polled here. That being said we haven't talked about the Races that didn't get a Poll here notably Nevada where the Democrats are up by a fair amount, Arizona where they're down a bit and Missouri where Senator Roy Blunt who is a fixture in Washington for decades is also suffering from his Unpopularity. The Georgia Senate Race between Abrams and Isakson is going to a Runoff I think. Governors who have a similar Unpopularity like Scott Walker has in Wisconsin are Bill Schuette in Michigan and Jeff Johnson in Minnesota. Democrats should be happy that we're competitive in all regions of the Country. Particularly in the west we at Voter Latino noticed a pretty remarkable shift over the last 6-8 months or so. If we win big on Tuesday we though to be careful not over-interpreting our success and not make the same mistakes we did in 2018 and 2020.

Wolf Blitzer, Lead Anchor „Wolf“ & „Situation Room“

Allright, please be sure to join us on Sunday Evening (Countdown) and on Tuesday (Election Night).

[UWS]

AC 360 SPECIAL EDITION

“The Midterm Countdown“

8 PM HOUR

Good Evening, it's 8pm in Washington, 7pm in Chicago, 6pm in Denver and 5pm in Los Angeles. Whereever you watching from the US and around the world thanks for joining us for a Special Edition of Anderson Cooper 360 "The MidTerm Countdown"

CNN PLAYS THE "ANDERSON COOPER 360" INTRO

Anderson Cooper, Host "AC 360"

I am Anderson Cooper. We're now less than 48 Hours away from the First Polls closing in the 2022 MidTerm Elections. For the next 2 Hours we'll bring you as many Campaign Updates as we can. We also have our All-Star Team of CNN Contributors assembled to give us their Opinios and the "State of Play". Accompanying me will be Jake Tapper, Host of "CNN's State of the Union". Jake over to you.

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

Thank You Anderson. What exciting times for the American Voters! President Rubio is campaigning in Ohio tonight on behalf of embattled Senator Rob Portman. We’ll also be getting an Update from Madison, Wisconsin where longtime Congressman Rep. Ron Kind is trying to win the Senate Seat of retiring Senator Ron Johnson against Governor Scott Walker. But first we go to our Political Director David Chalian as CNN updates their Final Senate & Governor Maps. David, take it from here.

FINAL CNN SENATE BATTLEGROUND MAP (November 2022)

SOLID REPUBLICAN (13 Seats)
LEAN REPUBLICAN (3 Seats)
TOSS UP (5 Seats)
LEAN DEMOCRAT (5 Seats)
SOLID DEMOCRAT (9 Seats)

David Chalian, CNN Political Director

Thank You Jake. Let's look at the Senate Map first: As previously announced on Friday when our Sets of CNN/ORC/TIME Polls came out we moved the Wisconsin Senate Race from Toss Up to Lean Democrat. That is now reflected in this Map.

This Morning on "State of the Union" we made a couple of Changes:

Iowa Toss Up to Lean Republican

A new Des Moines Register/Iowa Poll from last Night confirmed the CNN/ORC/Time Poll we released on Friday showing State Senator Pat Grassley ahead by 6 Percentage Points (51-45) over Democrat Dave Loebsack. Moreover the trendlines in Iowa over the past few Election Cycles suggesting that the Hawkeye State is moving right. Also, the President's Job Approval sits at 55-45 which mirrors what we had as well and that's helping out Republicans in the State.

Nevada Toss Up to Lean Democrat

A new Round of Polls in the Silver State giving the Democratic Candidate a 5-Point lead along with Final Early Vote Totals who have Democrats ahead by rougly 36,000 Votes helped us to make that Decision. We also want to emphasize that Democrats have a 5.3 % Voter Registration edge and in a Democratic MidTerm this was always a tough ask for Republicans to hold that Seat.

And this Evening, in fact right now we're making another Change:

Arizona Toss Up to Lean Republican

Two new Polls, one from ABC15/OHPredictive Insights, the other one from DataOrbital is giving Senator Martha McSally a 5 and 6-Point edge over Janet Napolitano, the former Governor & Homeland Secretary. Couple it with that Republicans now have a 120,000 Raw Ballot lead in Ballot Returns to date is helping us make that move.

So, do Democrats have a chance at 41 Seats which would break the Republican Supermajority? At this stage Jake we don't see it. Of the remaining 5 Toss Up Seats Democrats would need to run the table. That seems to me is a tall order to do. Despite Colorado & North Carolina staying in the Toss Up Column Democrats seem to have a slight edge, in Colorado because of Ballot Returns and in North Carolina mainly because of their strong Candidate, Governor Cooper.

Republicans though have an edge in Ohio and guess what: This is the State where President Rubio is campaigning tonight. Republicans will start with 43 Seats on Election Night so if they win the 13 Seats CNN classified as Solid Republican plus the 3 Seats currently leaning their way they have 59 Seats with Ohio assuming they hold onto it being their 60th Vote.

Missouri is pure coin flip at this Point. Senator Blunt's Challenger, State Auditor Nicole Galloway has run a similar style Campaign then Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander ran in 2016 and she is benefitting from Blunt's Unpopularity. That being said the trendlines maybe helping Republicans out here.

In Georgia the reason this Race stays in the Toss Up Column is because neither Candidate seems to clear the 50% Runoff Hurdle on Tuesday which is required by Georgia Law. In a Runoff Senator Isakson would obviously have a huge Advantage.

One of our Strategists thinks Republicans will be ending up this Election Cycle with 62-38 Majority in the Senate and that looks likely at this Point.

To make it clear to our Viewers: The Democrats need 41 Seats to break up the Republican Senate Supermajority, the Republicans need 60 Seats to retain it. Back to you Jake!

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

Thank You David. We're going into a Commercial Break right now. When we come back we'll hear from our CNN Reporter Ted Rowlands in Madison, Wisconsin who is covering the Senate Campaign of Rep. Ron Kind (WI-3).

CNN COMMERCIAL BREAK

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

And we’re back from our Commercial. Let’s go to our Reporter Ted Rowlands in Madison, Wisconsin who is covering the Senate Race there.

WISCONSIN SENATE RACE

CNN Correspondent Ted Rowlands reporting from Madison, Wisconsin

Good Evening Jake! I'm here in Madison, Wisconsin covering one of the most high profile Senate Races between Congressman Ron Kind and Governor Scott Walker. Polls showing Rep. Kind up several Points. The Congressman though isn't resting on these Numbers urging his supporters not to get complacent in the waning Days of the Campaign. Here are some excerpts what he had to say a short while ago...

Rep. Ron Kind, Wisconsin Senate Candidate

Thank You Wisconsin, thank you Madison. It's great to be with out tonight. I'm very grateful to have the support of our entire Democratic Congressional Delegation in Wisconsin behind me...

In less than 48 Hours the people of Wisconsin have a choice to make. You can either give Washington Republicans another two years of blank cheque after blank cheque or you can move Wisconsin into a different Direction. You can either let the trickle down economics, bickering, partisanship, stripping of Union Rights, Do-Nothing approaches of Governor Walker continue because that's what he vowed to do if elected or you can sent a Common-Sense Bipartisan Senator to the United States Senate who can work with both sides of the aisle....

...Chose hope over fear, Growth over Slow down, solutions over bickering & partisanship. We are all in this together. God bless Wisconsin and God bless the United States of America.

CNN Correspondent Ted Rowlands reporting from Madison, Wisconsin

Congressman Kind repreatedly attacked Governor Walker for his Record as Chief Executive of the State claiming Walker has failed to move Wisconsin forward especially in the last four years. What's interesting here in the Badger State is the dynamic between this Senate Race and the Governor Race to succeed Walker. I spoke to multiple Voters over the past week and many indicated that they would vote for the Democrat in the Senate Race and for the Republican, former WH CoS Reince Priebus in the Governor Race. That is also been reflected in the Polls we have seen lately. Back to you Jake!

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

Thanks Ted! From Wisconsin we go to Illinois where for the 2nd Time in 22 years a former 1st Lady is trying to get elected to the United States Senate. Will Michelle Obama follow in Hillary Clinton footsteps? Let's find out as we go to Chicago, Illinois to our CNN National Correspondent René Marsh who covered the Obama for Senate Campaign from the very first Day. Like in Wisconsin, CNN has classified this Race as Leans Democrat. René, take it from here!

ILLINOIS SENATE RACE

René Marsh, CNN National Correspondent reporting from Chicago, Illinois

Good Evening! While many Races heading into Election Day having a lot of suspense Illinois has not. Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States is well on her way to become a United States Senator. This is a Race Democrats were pretty much favoured to win once Mrs Obama decided to run. Her biggest challenge came in the Democratic Primary where she had to defeat Rahm Emmanuel, her husbands former Chief of Staff & Mayor of Chicago. Once she cleared that hurdle she was favoured to win. Consider this: Since that Primary in March there was never a Poll out who had her lead below 5 Percentage Points and most of them have her leading the Race between 10-15 Points. Her apparent strong showing might put some Congressional Seats in play. Back to you in Washington!

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

Thank You René! We're going to take another short Break. When we come back we'll get an Update from Tuscon, Arizona from our Correspondent Ana Cabrera. We'll also be with the President in Akron, Ohio. Please stay with us and don't go away.

CNN COMMERCIAL BREAK

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

And we're back from our Break. Let's go out West and find out where the Arizona Senate Race stands. What do you have for us, Ana?

ARIZONA SENATE RACE

Ana Cabrera, Host CNN Newsroom "Weekends" reporting from Tuscon, Arizona

[QUIETLY SPEAKING]Good Afternoon Jake. I am actually at the Lea Márquez Peterson for Governor Campaign here in Tuscon, Arizona. Senator Martha McSally spoke a short while ago and now some Republican Statewide Officeholders are speaking among them Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and Governor Doug Ducey before Mrs Márquez Peterson takes the stage. Senator McSally thanked her supporters and framed her Democratic Opponent, former Governor and former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as someone from the past in addition of slamming Napolitano on her failures to keep America safe during her time as Secretary of Homeland Security notably due to the failure of the security system to prevent the Al Qaida bombing attempt on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 in December 2009 and also due to the terrorist attack in the Boston Marathon in 2013. Over the last few Days Republicans have put a little bit of Daylight between themselves and their Democratic Opponents. As mentioned at the beginning of our Coverage by David Chalian the latest Polls have McSally up 5 and 6 Percentage Points. The General Consensus here is that Mrs. Márquez Peterson will do a bit better than McSally on Tuesday being the President of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Also, all the Candidates thanked President Rubio for coming over numerous times campaigning for them. Arizona is one of the Western States which remains friendly to the President as his Job Approval hovers between 53-55%. At this stage Republicans are optimistic to hold the Senate Seat as well as retaining the Governorship. Back to you in the Studio!

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

Thank You Ana for your Report. As the Hour of the Senate Previews reaches a conclusion we will go to Ohio now to get an Update where things stand between Senator Portman and Richard Cordray. Before we join President Rubio's Remarks in Akron we will first go to our own Erin Burnett who is standing by in Columbus. Erin, take it from here!

OHIO SENATE RACE

Erin Burnett, Host CNN „OutFront“ reporting from Columbus, Ohio

I’m Erin Burnett. Good evening from Columbus, Ohio. With just 48 Hours to go Ohio, the Buckeye State once again provides the drama like it always does. To give you an extend how tight things are here I spoke with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Ohio Republican Party Chairman Jane Timpken and they’re not predicting victory here. Timpken even said „Forget about all the Polling. The two Races are razor-thin tight. That’s why we brought the President back into the State to help us with Turnout.“ Do know this Jake: Ohio Democrats had some gigantic Turnout ove the past few Days in their strongholds Columbus (where I am), Cleveland and Cincinnati. Ohio, this year could well be on their way for a record MidTerm Turnout. The interest in these Races is huge. Democratic & Republican SuperPAC's poured in Millions of $$$ over the past 2 weeks to secure them. With that in mind I’m toss it over to my collegue Michelle Kosinski who is standing by fort he President’s Remarks in Akron.

Michelle Kosinski, CNN Chief White House Correspondent reporting from Akron, Ohio

The President has just taken the State. Let’s listen in what he has to say.

President Rubio's Remarks in Akron, Ohio

Yesterday, my Administration has approved an arms deal with Israel, providing them in 240 Namer Armored Personnel Carrier Power Packs in full configuration and another 30 of the engine components in light configuration, as well as 179 control and diagnostic systems and other equipment to the Israeli government. This is an arms deal that is very crucial in defeating the Sheikh Omar Hadid Brigade, the ISIS branch in Gaza, restoring peace, security and stability in the Middle East and keeping America safe. We need the Congress to pass this deal and that requires you going to the polls and cast your vote for Senator Rob Portman because we are strong supporters of Israel and America's strength. With a Republican Congress, we will ensure a further acceleration of the process of peace through strength thanks to a strong and modernized military and to strong alliances, that way our children and grandchildren will grow up in a free and safe world. That's why Senator Portman is asking for your vote. Thank you. God bless you and God bless America!

Jake Tapper, Host CNN "State of the Union"

That concludes our Preview of some of the hotly contested Senate Races. AC 360 Special Edition "The MidTerm Countdown" will continue after a Break.

[OSR stands with Israel]

You are doing a great job at hyping up the midterm elections

[UWS]

You are doing a great job at hyping up the midterm elections

Thanks

[OSR stands with Israel]

You are doing a great job at hyping up the midterm elections

Thanks

Just wondering when will the coverage of the 2022 midterms start .


Lol you have hyped me up too