A week before the midterms, voters say fuel, groceries and rent cost more, and many blame Trump's tariffs and the Iran war. Inflation reached 3.7% last month, which matters most to people on fixed incomes.
Trump announced the Audi factory at a Georgia rally days before the midterms. Audi's jobs and production start dates are far off, and any tariff relief for automakers is still being negotiated.
Trump holds a Saturday night rally in Perry, Georgia, eight days after one in Dalton. Polls show Sen. Jon Ossoff ahead and the governor's race close, so Republicans are working hard in both.
CNBC's final pre-election survey finds 36% of voters name government corruption as a top issue, narrowly ahead of food costs. Democrats are tying prices to Trump's wealth, and a Washington Post poll shows doubts spreading among Republicans.
Trump says his political operation will spend over $400 million, and the Republican National Committee is sending $50 million to House and Senate campaign arms. The late push comes as forecasts give Republicans a 22 percent chance of keeping the House.