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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:36:22 -0500 (EST)

<=m>Correction: An earlier edition of the Da=ly Skimm misstated that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted against Supreme Cour= Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Sen. Manchin voted in favor of Kavanaugh's confi=mation. We regret the error.

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NOVEMB=R 6, 2018

RE=D IN BROWSER

Correction: An earlier edition of the Daily Skimm misstated that Se=. Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. =en. Manchin voted in favor of Kavanaugh's confirmation. We regret the erro=.

QUOTE O= THE DAY

"Breaking Spice news…" – The Spice Girls, announcing a reunion =our sans Posh. Guess they don't want to bend it like Beckham.

MAY THE VOTE BE WITH YOU<=p>

The Story

The midterms are here. Time to get out and vote. No Excuses.

What do I need to know?

That you= vote matters. The 2016 presidential election was decided by less than 100,000 people. So ever=. Vote. Counts.

Why is this election such a big damn deal?

Well, for one...it's the most expensive and one of the most diverse midterms ever. There are a record num=er of women, LGBTQ candidates, and Muslims running. The election is also s=en as a referendum on Pre=ident Trump. Many candidates are running a campaign with either pro- or an=i-Trump talking points. And the prez has been hitting the campaign trail t= throw out last-minute policy proposals – like a cut to middle-cla=s taxes and stricter immigration policies – that some say are a st=ategy to get his supporters to the polls.

What's at stake?

Dems need to flip 23 House seats to take the talking stick there. And races in =tates like Virginia, Florida, and New Jersey will be crucial if Dems want to=bring a blue wave. Meanwhile, it's looking like the GOP has a better chanc= at holding on to the Senate<=a>. And possibly even increasing their hold there. You may also be voting =or positions and ballot measures at the state and local level that can imp=ct your day-to-day life when it comes to everything from health care to gu= policy. Check what's on your ballot here.

What races should I keep an eye on?

A lot. But here are the two getting the most headline=…

S=n. Ted Cruz (R) and Beto O'Rourke (D)...Texas hasn't elected a Democra= for statewide office in nearly three decades. O'Rourke has been giving Cr=z a literal run for his money=/a>. It'd be a BF-political-D if he pulls off an upset, and has one of the=country's most reliably red states seeing purple.

S=c of State Brian Kemp (R) vs Stacey Abrams (D)...the Georgia go=ernor's race has been overshadowed by allegations of voter hacking, voter suppression, and racist robocalls. It's become one of the biggest races to wat=h. If Abrams wins, she'll be the first black female governor in US history.

<=trong>PS: Here's your Skimm on the other key races to watch tonight.

What are the big issues and where are they playing ou=?

Immigration…always top of mind for vot=rs in border states like Texas and Arizona. But has come into focus on a n=tional level this year since it's been a major focus of the Trump admin wi=h things like the "zero toler=nce" policy, the rhetoric surrounding this year's migrant caravans, and a push to end birthright citizenship. News outlets=have also been pulling and refusing to air Trump's immigration ad that's been called racist.

H=alth care...Dems are running on protecting coverage of pre-existing co=ditions (think: cancer, diabetes) and going all in on the idea of universal health care. At the sam= time, 20 red states are trying to put pre-existing conditions on the chop=ing block with this lawsuit. It's forcing GOP candidates to play defense, especially in governor and=attorney general races in places like Florida and Wisconsin.

T=ade war...tit-for-tat tariffs between the US and China are hitting maj=r farming states like Iow= and Wisconsin the hardest. But the Trump admin has tried to make up for i= with aid for certain far=ers. It's unclear if the issue has turned off GOP voters, who are typicall= pro-free trade.

E=ucation...teacher strikes in states including Kentucky, Oklahoma, and =est Virginia put a spotlight on teachers' low paychecks and a lack of educ=tion funding. More than 1,000=/a> current or former education workers are running for local office this =ear. And most are Democrats, which could turn some statehouses blue.

T=e Supreme Court...both parties say Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation an= the sexual assault allegations against him are motivating their voters to show up today. And could =lay a big role in two Senate =aces: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) –=two Dems running for re-election in states Trump won. Heitkamp voted again=t Kavanaugh and Manchin voted for him.

<=>PS: Here's your Skimm on the other big issues of the year.

Ok, all caught up. What now?

Go get that "I voted" sticker. The one more than 30 million other Americans are=already rocking. Find your polling location and its open hours here. Remind yourself what will be on=your ballot. And check wh=ther you need to bring ID.=/p>

theSkimm

Today, you get to decide who represents you. Y=ur health care. Your taxes. Your rights. Make your voice heard. Vote.

REPEAT AFTER ME...

What people are watching…

Tanzania=/a>. Hundreds of gay Tanzanians are reportedly in hiding after the country=s largest city recently announced a crackdown. Like other countries in the=region, Tanzania has some very severe laws against the LGBT community. Thi=k: gay men could spend 30 years in jail for having sex. Last week, the gov=rnor of the largest city there announced a task force to proactively find =nd round up gay people, telling Tanzanians to "report them" to him. Since =hen, officials say they've received thousands of tips. The US embassy ther= is warning its citizens to watch out and even scrub their social media pr=files. The national gov isn't condoning this crackdown – but it is='t pushing back either. Speaking of things that are unsafe…Cameroon. This week, dozens of st=dents and their principal were kidnapped from a Presbyterian school in the=country's northwest. It's still unclear who's behind it but people are sus=ecting armed separatists.

What to say to your friend in a toxic relationship�=80�

This can't continue. Yesterday, the US Olympic Commit=ee officially took controlhow it's handled this – is f=nally stepping in. It's stating the obvious: that USA Gymnastics is a mess= And it's taking the first steps to decertify it, which means it would los= its authority as the sport's national governing body. It's still not clea= whether USA Gymnastics plans to fight this.

What to say when you're starting to get over a cold=E2��

On the mend. So is the Earth's ozone layer. Back in the '70s, scientists warned=that things like aerosol sprays and coolants were destroying the ozone lay=r (which protects the planet from UV rays). And those products were phased=out worldwide. The UN says this success shows what countries can do if the= work together for the good of the planet (cough, climate change).

What to say when you hear Idris Elba is this year's Sexiest Man Alive…Can't argue with that. Meanwhile, Amazon can't pick just one.

What to say when you hate the word "spanking"�=A6

So do th=se doctors.

NO EXCUSES

Today is THE day…to make your voice heard. To=make No Excuses. To vote.

And =e mean it when we say No Excuses. Can't find your polling place? We got yo=. Don't know who's on your ballot? We got you.

We'l= be here to answer your questions all day. Just tweet us @theSkimm with #SkimmLineBling #NoExcuse= and we'll help you out.

Once=you've voted, tell us. We want to celebrate with you. Either…

Reply to this email and give us your first and last n=me, and the zip code where you voted

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