Will be tough to keep the House, says US President Joe Biden

Approval ticks lower for Biden as Democrats brace for midterm losses

President Joe Biden acknowledged that Democrats face a “tougher” challenge holding the House than the US Senate on the eve of Tuesday’s midterm elections.

“I think it’s going to be tough but I think we can. I think we’ll win the Senate. I think the House is tougher,” Biden told reporters Monday at the White House, after he was asked if Democrats would win the House. 

“I’m optimistic. But I’m always optimistic,” he added.

Americans on Tuesday cast the final ballots in US midterm elections that will determine whether Democrats lose control of Congress, and with it the ability to push forward on