Republican Candidates Face Backlash Over Extreme Views Ahead of U.S. Midterms

Some Republican candidates in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections are drawing attention for controversial statements and actions. These include spreading false conspiracy theories, sharing manipulated videos known as deepfakes, and making offensive jokes about the Holocaust. Deepfakes are fake videos created using technology to make it look like someone said or did something they did not. As voters prepare to cast their ballots, these candidates are running in key races across the country. Their extreme positions have raised concerns within their own party and among voters. Here is a look at some of the most notable cases, along with current predictions for their races.