Voting is now underway in americas midterm elections. Republicans are expected to make big gains. Polls show they could wrest control of the senate from the democrats and they are also expected to increase the majority in the house of representatives. While support for president barack obama and his policies has waned during his second term. His popularity has hit a new low. Although his name is not on the ballot, it may as well be. Todays vote is seen by many as a referendum on his performance in office. Voters lining up to cast their ballots in new hampshire. This is one of the states that will be watched closely as a result come in. Most agree that if democrats lose here, their prospects of holding onto the senate will diminish. Many think it could go down to the wire. I think its going to be a very tight race, but i think this is what its all about, to be able to vote and have a voice and hopefully select people that you think are going to represent the state the most appropriately
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