Midterms: Republican power at stake in states as Trump rallies Kentucky voters

Left-leaning outlets report that the midterm elections could shift power well beyond Congress. The Washington Post says national attention has centered on the House and Senate and on whether Republicans will lose their hold on federal power, but that Election Day could also bring another major swing in power at the state level. Alternative and independent coverage, from AP, centers on President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday in Highland Heights, Kentucky. There he spoke about his power in his second stint in the White House and sought to boost Republican turnout as his party struggles in the midterms.

Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative/independent outlets had. Those covering it focus on different angles. The Post looks at what is at stake beyond Congress, in state power. AP follows Trump's appeal to supporters, including his remark that he can do remarkable things. The available excerpts give no details on specific races, results or next steps beyond Election Day. Both reports tie into the midterms and Republican standing, but they differ in emphasis: one on state-level risk, the other on the president's campaign effort.