With eight days until the midterm elections, Democrats are increasingly confident about winning the House, while the Senate remains highly competitive. The Cook Political Report has shifted 19 House races toward Democrats, making a Republican majority unlikely even if they win all tossup contests. In the Senate, seven races are still considered tossups, with Republicans outspending Democrats on advertising.
President Trump is focusing on red states like Kansas, North Carolina, and Florida, while avoiding battlegrounds such as Maine and New Hampshire where his unpopularity could hurt Republican candidates. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom has received a late cash infusion in his bid against Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Democratic candidates have out-raised Republicans in competitive races, though Republican groups have outpaced Democratic counterparts in overall spending.
Oil prices have surged to $116.72 per barrel due to fears over the Iran war, pushing gas prices to an average of $4.29 per gallon.
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