Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans defend Senate seat
SPY•Donald Trump arrived in Nebraska to promote his economic record ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, as Republicans defend a Senate seat in a competitive race. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found Trump’s approval rating at 32% and registered voters favored Democrats over Republicans, 44% to 37%.
1. Nebraska campaign stop
Trump arrived in Grand Island on Monday to rally Republicans and promote investment, manufacturing and economic growth, as voters face higher prices. He urged supporters to treat the midterms as a referendum on his administration and said Nebraska would defeat Democrats in 29 days.
2. Poll and Senate race
A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed Monday found Trump’s approval rating at 32%, matching the lowest reading of his political career. Registered voters favored Democrats over Republicans by 44% to 37%; among independents, Democrats led 37% to 21%, with 28% undecided. Public polling shows a competitive contest between Republican Senator Pete Ricketts and independent Dan Osborn.
3. Campaign details
Trump’s stop was part of a 32-day campaign sprint to the November 3 midterms. He said he plans to travel nearly every day until the election, including visits to Iowa and Michigan.
