• Senator Joe Donnelly, a Democrat from Indiana, right, and Barack Obama gesture to attendees during a campaign rally in Gary, Indiana. Bloomberg
    Senator Joe Donnelly, a Democrat from Indiana, right, and Barack Obama gesture to attendees during a campaign rally in Gary, Indiana. Bloomberg
  • Donald Trump arrives for a "Make America Great Again" campaign rally at McKenzie Arena, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. AFP
    Donald Trump arrives for a "Make America Great Again" campaign rally at McKenzie Arena, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. AFP
  • With the lower Manhattan skyline in the background, Senator Cory Booker speaks during a rally in support of Senator Bob Menendez in Hoboken, New Jersey. AFP
    With the lower Manhattan skyline in the background, Senator Cory Booker speaks during a rally in support of Senator Bob Menendez in Hoboken, New Jersey. AFP
  • Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally with Senator Joe Donnelly, in Gary, Indiana. Bloomberg
    Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally with Senator Joe Donnelly, in Gary, Indiana. Bloomberg
  • Democratic candidate for the US Senate Beto O’Rourke addresses his last public event in Austin before election night at the Pan American Neighborhood Park in Austin, Texas. AFP
    Democratic candidate for the US Senate Beto O’Rourke addresses his last public event in Austin before election night at the Pan American Neighborhood Park in Austin, Texas. AFP
  • Jack Gavin, of West Caldwell, New Jersey, poses with some of the buttons he gave away during a get-out-the-vote rally with Democratic congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill in Livingston, New Jersey. EPA
    Jack Gavin, of West Caldwell, New Jersey, poses with some of the buttons he gave away during a get-out-the-vote rally with Democratic congressional candidate Mikie Sherrill in Livingston, New Jersey. EPA
  • Republican senate nominee Patrick Morrisey watches as a forge is heated at blacksmith's in Falling Water, West Virginia. Reuters
    Republican senate nominee Patrick Morrisey watches as a forge is heated at blacksmith's in Falling Water, West Virginia. Reuters
  • A members of the crowd holds a 'Drain the Swamp' sign while waiting for Donald Trump to speak at a 'Make America Great Again' rally in Chattanooga, Tennessee. EPA
    A members of the crowd holds a 'Drain the Swamp' sign while waiting for Donald Trump to speak at a 'Make America Great Again' rally in Chattanooga, Tennessee. EPA
  • Democratic House candidate from Ohio Betsy Rader talks with voters while campaigning for the US House district number 14 in Burton, Ohio. EPA
    Democratic House candidate from Ohio Betsy Rader talks with voters while campaigning for the US House district number 14 in Burton, Ohio. EPA
  • Words reflected in a teleprompter are pictured following the remarks of former President Barack Obama, during a campaign rally with Senator Joe Donnelly, a Democrat from Indiana, in Gary, Indiana. Bloomberg
    Words reflected in a teleprompter are pictured following the remarks of former President Barack Obama, during a campaign rally with Senator Joe Donnelly, a Democrat from Indiana, in Gary, Indiana. Bloomberg
  • Supporters of Donald Trump cheer during a campaign rally at McKenzie Arena, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. AFP
    Supporters of Donald Trump cheer during a campaign rally at McKenzie Arena, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. AFP
  • US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher poses for a photo with supporters as he campaigns for the US House district 48 seat at an In-and-Out Burger truck in Costa Mesa, California. EPA
    US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher poses for a photo with supporters as he campaigns for the US House district 48 seat at an In-and-Out Burger truck in Costa Mesa, California. EPA
  • Poll workers help voters at polling station during early voting for the mid-term elections in the Lakeview Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. AFP
    Poll workers help voters at polling station during early voting for the mid-term elections in the Lakeview Terrace neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. AFP
  • State Senator Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat from Virginia and US Representative candidate, greets attendees during a campaign rally in Manassas, Virginia. Bloomberg
    State Senator Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat from Virginia and US Representative candidate, greets attendees during a campaign rally in Manassas, Virginia. Bloomberg

The Americas

Donald Trump and Barack Obama turn out for last-minute midterm election campaigning - in pictures

Donald Trump meets voters in Tennessee and Georgia, while the former US president appeared in Indiana and Chicago

The National

November 05, 2018

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The US President and a former president are putting in their closing arguments with time running out before crucial midterm elections.

Donald Trump urged voters in Tennessee and Georgia on Sunday to back Republicans in state-wide races, warning that Democrats favour high taxes and illegal immigration.

Democrats offered the former president Barack Obama for their closing argument. Appearing in Indiana, and later in Chicago, Mr Obama warned Democrats not to be distracted by lies and fear-mongering.

Mr Trump appeared to distance himself from the fate of House Republican candidates as he devotes his final time before Tuesday's midterm elections to helping Senate and gubernatorial candidates.

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