Trump Shifts to Phone Rallies Before US Midterms
US President Donald Trump has switched to phone rallies in the final days of the midterm campaign. He has cancelled planned visits to Iowa and Kansas, as Republicans face tight Senate races in several states. He travelled to South Carolina to campaign for Republicans.
Context
Context: US midterm elections are held halfway through a president's term and decide control of Congress. Senate seats are a key prize, so races that look close draw heavy campaigning in the final weeks.
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