The Anger Election’s Final Twist

The midterms elections are finally here—but not without some last-minute drama. In Michigan, Democratic Representative Haley Stevens changed her mind about her primary opponent Abdul El-Sayed over the weekend, and endorsed the Republican candidate for Senate instead. And Monday, President Trump delivered his closing message in front of the Reflecting Pool. “Radio Atlantic” host Adam Harris talks to the Atlantic staff writers David A. Graham and Gabby Deutch about the symbolism of that—and how anti-corruption messages are resonating with voters in the homestretch. 

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