“Dan Osborn, an independent candidate running for the Senate in Nebraska, faced criticism last month after the Omaha World Herald released audio of him saying some Trump supporters’ lives ‘probably suck,'” the Washington Post reports.

Said Osborn: “My life sucks too.”

Politico: “There is plenty personally at stake for Schumer, who has been feeling heat from the party base for the better part of two years as they’ve bristled against the limits of Democrats ability to check Trump. As pressure has grown, Schumer has repeatedly touted his campaign recruiting successes as proof of his leadership skill.”

“He downplayed any divisions Wednesday, saying his caucus is ‘totally unified’ going into the midterms and that he would seek to continue in the top spot regardless of the outcome.”

Said Schumer: “I am running for reelection for leader. Period.”

“Exhausted GOP senators are preparing to fly home mostly empty-handed after staying in D.C. longer than expected,” Axios reports.

“The midterm outlook is getting bleaker by the day, and Republicans have a monster to-do list for the lame-duck session that could be a last chance to capitalize on their trifecta.”

“Republicans made a last-gasp bid Wednesday to answer simmering anger in the electorate, holding a pair of failed show votes on high costs and corruption, then recessing until after the midterms,” the Washington Sun reports.

“Republican leaders had considered leaving sooner so members could campaign, as the House did, but stuck around after GOP senators clamored for votes on items they could use in those campaigns.”