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Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election

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In the final week of the US midterm election, former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump engaged in high-profile campaign rhetoric despite neither holding an official ballot. With less than a week remaining, 35 of the 100 Senate seats and all 435 House seats are up for contest, with analysts predicting a potential Democratic majority in the House and a very close Senate race.

Key points

• Former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump engaged in prominent campaign rhetoric during the closing week of the US midterm election, despite neither holding an official ballot.
• Thirty-five of the 100 Senate seats and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives are being contested next Tuesday, with nonpartisan analysts favoring Democrats' chances of capturing a majority in the House.

Context

The US midterm election is a pivotal moment where congressional races could shift the balance of power in Washington. With less than a week remaining, the contest for the Senate is seen as very close, while the House race is expected to favor Democrats.

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Evidence is limited to campaign trail activities and analyst predictions; specific voter turnout figures, election results, or future policy impacts are not provided.

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