My previous post was all about the race that will stop the nation: Robert Francis O'Rourke (D) - Rafael Edward Cruz (R) for Texas Senate. Or as it's referred to in the Lone Star State: Beto v Ted. To follow up, here are eight key races that political pundits should watch closely.
(Note: if you live outside the U.S. and are going nuts over the Midterms, I suggest you take a cold shower, pack your bags and relocate. We need you on American soil making a difference, not obsessing from afar).
As it currently stands, the Senate is 51-49 (incl. 2 independents) in favor of Republicans, Congress is 235-193 (7 vacant) in favor of Republicans. The smart money is on the GOP holding the Senate and Democrats taking control of Congress. If a thrice married adulterer can lead a party that prides itself on family values, then you know anything is possible, you never know, pigs might just fly tonight.
Senate
Arizona: Kyrsten Sinema (D) - Martha McSally (R)
Indiana: Joe Donnelly (D) - Mike Brown (R)
Congressional
Florida (27th District): Donna Shalala (D) - Elvire Salazar (R)
Kentucky (6th District): Amy McGrath (D) - Andy Barr (R)
Texas (32nd District, happens to be where I reside): Colin Allred (D) - Pete Sessions (R)
Virginia (7th District): Abigail Spanberger (D) - Dave Brat (R)
Governor
Florida: Andrew Gillum (D) - Ron DeSantis (R)
Georgia: Stacey Abrams (D)* - Brian Kemp (R)
Michigan: Gretchen Whitmer (D) - Bill Schuette (R)
*If elected, will become the first female African-American to govern a state.
Global Editorial recommends voting for candidates that best uphold the values of compassion, freedom and liberty. Above all, vote against hypocrisy, the kind that makes many Americans cringe. Example: hating on migrants, yet doing nothing about citizens causing mass carnage.
Reminder: voter turnout in the 2014 Midterms was 36.4% (70-year low). Here's hoping we can crack the 50% barrier this time around to show China what "democracy" is all about.
(Note: if you live outside the U.S. and are going nuts over the Midterms, I suggest you take a cold shower, pack your bags and relocate. We need you on American soil making a difference, not obsessing from afar).
As it currently stands, the Senate is 51-49 (incl. 2 independents) in favor of Republicans, Congress is 235-193 (7 vacant) in favor of Republicans. The smart money is on the GOP holding the Senate and Democrats taking control of Congress. If a thrice married adulterer can lead a party that prides itself on family values, then you know anything is possible, you never know, pigs might just fly tonight.
Senate
Arizona: Kyrsten Sinema (D) - Martha McSally (R)
Indiana: Joe Donnelly (D) - Mike Brown (R)
Congressional
Florida (27th District): Donna Shalala (D) - Elvire Salazar (R)
Kentucky (6th District): Amy McGrath (D) - Andy Barr (R)
Texas (32nd District, happens to be where I reside): Colin Allred (D) - Pete Sessions (R)
Virginia (7th District): Abigail Spanberger (D) - Dave Brat (R)
Governor
Florida: Andrew Gillum (D) - Ron DeSantis (R)
Georgia: Stacey Abrams (D)* - Brian Kemp (R)
Michigan: Gretchen Whitmer (D) - Bill Schuette (R)
*If elected, will become the first female African-American to govern a state.
Global Editorial recommends voting for candidates that best uphold the values of compassion, freedom and liberty. Above all, vote against hypocrisy, the kind that makes many Americans cringe. Example: hating on migrants, yet doing nothing about citizens causing mass carnage.
Reminder: voter turnout in the 2014 Midterms was 36.4% (70-year low). Here's hoping we can crack the 50% barrier this time around to show China what "democracy" is all about.
