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Midterms: Will Trump backlash lead to Democratic landslide?

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A day before the US midterms, France 24's Oliver Farry takes a look at some of the key races to watch as the Democrats seek to capitalise on Donald Trump's unpopularity. But, says Farry, polls suggest hopes of a Democratic landslide may be wide of the mark.

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