Grace Panetta, provided by Published 3:10 pm PDT, Friday, November 2, 2018 Win McNamee/Getty Images Election Day for the hotly contested 2018 midterms is on Tuesday, November 6. Midterm elections are traditionally a referendum on the party in power, and this year, Republicans in Congress are defending themselves against a wave of anti-Trump fervor. These five congressional races have been identified by experts as "true coin flips" and crucial battlegrounds for Democrats looking to take back the House. The 2018 midterm elections are upon us. While the Republican party is looking to hold onto their majorities in both houses of Congress (and control of all three branches of government), Democrats are looking to act on the torrent of anti-Trump anger and progressive energy to win back the House of Representatives in what they hope will be a "blue wave." While Democrats lead Republicans by 9 points on the generic ballot (a poll that simply asks what party people will vote … [Read more...] about These 25 Congressional races to watch are some of the most competitive in the 2018 midterm elections
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All the dates and deadlines you need to know before voting in the 2018 Midterm Elections
Shayanne Gal, provided by Published 12:01 pm CDT, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Jessica McGowan/Getty Images With the 2018 midterm elections just two weeks away, now is the perfect time to make a plan to vote to make sure your Election Day goes off without a hitch. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018, but you can vote early or absentee in most states. Experimental research studies show that people who make a plan in advance are much more likely to vote. Here's everything you need to know about your state's voter registration deadlines, when your ballot is due if you'll be voting absentee, and when the polls open and close in your state. With the 2018 midterm elections just 2 weeks away, now is the perfect time to start planning when and how you'll vote, whether you plan to head to the polls in person on November 6 or send in an absentee ballot before then. A 2010 experimental study found that voter turnout was up to 9% higher among people who made a plan to vote … [Read more...] about All the dates and deadlines you need to know before voting in the 2018 Midterm Elections
What America’s top CEOs donated to the midterm elections
Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle Published 10:45 am CDT, Monday, October 22, 2018 >>>See what top CEOs gave to the Republican and Democratic parties. Rich Templeton, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas Instruments, is among the Texas CEOs who donated generously to midterm election efforts. less >>>See what top CEOs gave to the Republican and Democratic parties. Rich Templeton, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Texas Instruments, is among the Texas CEOs who donated ... more Photo: Texas Instruments Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Total: $10,159,970 Party: $10,800 went to both the GOP and Democratic party equally. Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Total: $10,159,970 Party: $10,800 went to both the GOP and Democratic party equally. Photo: Susan Walsh, STF John B. Hess, … [Read more...] about What America’s top CEOs donated to the midterm elections
Nearly 100 years of data suggests US stocks should perform well before and after the midterm elections
The US midterm elections will be held in under two months time. Analysis from Bank of America Merrill Lynch reveals stocks tend to perform strongly just before and for a substantial period after midterm elections, at least based on historic patterns dating back to 1928. It describes this phenomenon as “the sweet spot of the Presidential Cycle” for stock investors. US midterm elections will be held in under two months time, adding an extra layer of uncertainty for stock market investors to navigate. However, if history is a guide, any selloff that may eventuate before they’re held on November could offer investors an opportunity to position for further gains in the months ahead. The chart below explains why. From Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML), it shows the historic price performance of the S&P 500 during a midterm election year going all the way back to 1928. Typically, stocks tend to weaken modestly ahead of the midterms before rallying home into … [Read more...] about Nearly 100 years of data suggests US stocks should perform well before and after the midterm elections
The Chinese could be outsmarting Trump in his midterm election strategy over trade
Trade tensions are rising around the world, with the United States at the epicentre. Retaliatory tariffs on US imports have been chosen to inflict maximum political damage ahead of the US midterm elections. The Commonwealth Bank says if politics are driving trade tensions, it points to the likelihood of a political solution. Make America Great Again. MAGA, as it has become known, was the slogan that helped propel Donald Trump to the Oval Office in November 2016, promising to reverse what was perceived to be the hollowing out of the economy, helping to restore the United States to being the undisputed superpower globally. Tax cuts, increased infrastructure spending, including walls, along with healthcare reforms were just some of the promises of the Trump campaign. To date, he’s has had mixed success. Leveling the playing field when it comes to global trade was another policy put forward, especially with the United States’ largest trading partner, China. As he … [Read more...] about The Chinese could be outsmarting Trump in his midterm election strategy over trade