Debt Desk — Debt Desk — November 1, 2026: The Midterm Endgame and a Steeper Curve
Good morning. It is Sunday, November first.
The national brief begins with the final weekend of the midterm campaign, where nearly fifty million early ballots had been cast as the weekend began and several races that once looked comfortable are now competitive.
Texas has become one of the clearest examples. Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico spent Saturday making closing arguments in a Senate race that has become a test of voter frustration with President Trump and the cost of living. In Michigan, Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed is trying to move past a renewed dispute with…
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