Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in Ohio this weekend, telling a crowd in Vandalia that polls don't account for his personal campaigning efforts.
"These fake polls, they don't account for one thing. They don't account for the fact that Trump is out campaigning," he said. "They never thought this was good. They never thought this was going to happen."
Trump vowed that Republicans would overcome polling disadvantages, stating, "On election night, Ohio is going to prove that America does not belong to those who hate it. America belongs to those who love it."
He rallied supporters, declaring, "With you at my side, we have always prevailed and prevailed by a lot and got record setting votes and record setting victory. We've won every battle. We've defeated every hope. We've overcome every threat. And now we are on the cusp of beating the communists, socialist, radicalized lunatics and villains once and for all. We're going to put them down once and for all."
Recent Fox News polling suggests Democrats have an edge in the House of Representatives, projecting 215 seats to the GOP's 201. Republicans would need to win at least 17 of the 19 toss-up races to secure a majority.
Why it matters
Trump's personal involvement in campaigning could shift momentum in key races, potentially impacting the outcome of the midterm elections. Republicans are focusing on the border, government spending, the economy, and public safety as central campaign themes.
