Trump Abruptly Cancels High-Stakes Rally In Ominous Sign Ahead Of Midterms

What happened: President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned campaign rally in Kansas days before the midterm elections. He was scheduled to appear at Salina Regional Airport for Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), and will instead hold virtual campaign events. Key numbers: CNN poll: Adam Hamilton 49%, Marshall 45%, within margin of error. Why it matters: The cancellation came as new polling showed Marshall trailing, raising questions about Republicans' prospects of holding the Senate. Marshall blamed gasoline prices and media coverage of Trump for the competitive race.

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned campaign rally in Kansas days before the midterm elections. He was scheduled to appear at Salina Regional Airport for Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), and will instead hold virtual campaign events.

The cancellation came as new polling showed Marshall trailing, raising questions about Republicans' prospects of holding the Senate. Marshall blamed gasoline prices and media coverage of Trump for the competitive race.