Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
NPR Politics's headline. Reported by NPR Politics, NPR World, CBS News.
What the sources say, in brief
According to NPR Politics and NPR World, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away in the US midterms. The same NPR coverage reports that Israelis are casting votes in an election that could change leadership. CBS News reported that new polling suggests voters are heading to the polls over certain issues as the midterms are days away. The excerpts supplied do not give further details on the poll figures, the issues involved, or the Israeli election outcome.
Key points
- NPR reports Democrats still hold a slight edge in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
- NPR says Election Day for the US midterms is a week away.
- NPR reports Israelis are casting votes in an election that could change leadership.
- CBS News says new polling suggests voters are heading to the polls over certain issues.
What we know
- NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats still holding a slight edge, according to NPR.
- Israelis are casting votes in an election that could change leadership, according to NPR.
What happens next
- US midterm Election Day is expected in about a week, according to NPR.
Sources differ: CBS News describes the midterms as days away, while NPR describes Election Day as a week away.
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Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election. According to NPR Politics and NPR World, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away in the US midterms. The same NPR coverage reports that Israelis are casting votes in an election that could change leadership. CBS News reported that new polling suggests voters are heading to the polls over certain issues as the midterms are days away. The excerpts supplied do not give further details on the poll figures, the issues involved, or the Israeli election outcome. Covered by 3 publications. NPR Politics: Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election. NPR World: Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election. CBS News: New poll shows why Democrats, Republicans are voting in the midterm elections.
Who is covering it
- NPR Politics United States Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- NPR World United States Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- CBS News United States New poll shows why Democrats, Republicans are voting in the midterm elections The midterms are days away, and new polling data suggests voters are heading to the polls over certain issues. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have the latest. 26 Oct · Tier 3
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