‘Bordering on angry’: The state of play as US midterms enter final month

Ahead of the November US midterm elections, Democrats hold a surprisingly positive outlook with many seats in play, while Republicans focus on damage control by investing heavily in key races. President Donald Trump, the Republican standard-bearer, has an approval rating of only 31%, the lowest of his terms, with voters primarily concerned about the economy, gas prices, the US-Israel-Iran conflict, immigration, and corruption. Polls indicate Americans are disappointed and bordering on angry, feeling Trump has not delivered on his promises. The political landscape remains tense with one month remaining before the elections, favoring Democrats in the House of Representatives.