The Missing Factor in the Election Story: Turnout: Most projections predict doom and gloom for Democrats on Tuesday's election, but Democratic early voting this year is much higher than in 2018. Read Robert Kuttner on how much of a difference increased turnout could make.

AIPAC Echoes Republicans' Crime Messaging in Pennsylvania: After spending millions to influence Democratic primaries, AIPAC recently spent over $700,000 attacking Democratic candidate Summer Lee with tough-on-crime messaging. Austin Ahlman reports on how this last-minute ad buy could swing this once safely Democratic seat.

Can the Hotel Workers' Union Save the Democrats?: UNITE HERE has found strategies to reach swing voters: talking to voters about soaring rents and inflation, and connecting their struggles with how Democratic candidates are fighting for them. Read Harold Meyerson on how organized labor could make the difference this election.

How Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders Helped Lula Win: In 2021, the U.S. warned Jair Bolsonaro to stop spreading disinformation about Brazil's elections. President Biden led the international response to Lula's victory. Ryan Cooper describes the role of Democratic leadership in preventing Brazil's far right from orchestrating a coup.

The Craziest House Race of 2022: In one of the most bizarre House races of the cycle, an Orange County congressional race features two Asian American candidates, one of whom is using racist advertising to accuse the other of being beholden to the CCP. David Dayen reports.