Published 08:55 IST, November 8th 2022

Joe Biden highlights ways to assist Democrat day ahead US midterms

Taking to Twitter, the president of the United States, Joe Biden said, “Want to help Democrats win up and down the ballot tomorrow? Help make calls to voters"

Reported by: Anwesha Majumdar
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Following several months of primaries, campaign rallies, and fundraising appeals, midterm elections in United States that will decide power balance in Washington and state capitals are almost here. Furr, US President Joe Biden has highlighted ways to assist Democrats to win election. Taking to Twitter, Biden said, “Want to help Democrats win up and down ballot tomorrow? Help make calls to voters before Election Day!” He even ded, “One conversation can make all difference.” 

In dition to this, a link has been provided in tweet which when open takes one to a page where one can start a phone call. To call votes, a tutorial, as well as steps, are described on page.  

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Besides this, majority of facts and indicators in this midterm election point to Republicans gaining control of House despite US President Biden's claim. Even though margin of majority is still up for debate, majority of experts believe Republicans will easily take House. House of Representatives is now controlled by Democrats, who have 220 members; however, following midterm elections, Republicans are predicted to take over.  

Democracy 'is at risk': Joe Biden

According to Associated Press report, in last days of midterm elections campaigns, President Biden urged all voters to "make future of our democracy an important part of your decision to vote and how you vote" since democracy "is at risk." He urged m to pose one basic question of any candidate y considered supporting, "will that person accept legitimate will of American people and people voting in his district or her district." He ded, "Will that person accept outcome of election, win or lose?" 

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President, who has been concentrating on highlighting economic differences between Democrats and Republicans, brought attention to "ultra MAGA" Republicans, an indication of Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, and growing fears of political violence. 

Furr, it is pertinent to mention that US midterm elections take place in midst of a four-year presidential term. US president is not on ballot, but because it indicates which direction political winds are blowing, it is frequently seen as a reflection of president's performance. results of midterm elections determine who will control US Congress, country's legislative body. president and Supreme Court make up executive and judicial branches, respectively.

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08:55 IST, November 8th 2022