**Democrats Spotlight Trump Connections in Final Election Ads**

In a surprising strategy, some of the most vulnerable Democratic senators are using the closing weeks of the election season to highlight their connections to former President Donald Trump. Rather than criticizing him, these candidates are incorporating Trump cameos in their campaign advertisements as they aim to appeal to more moderate voters.

Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, both facing tough re-election battles, released ads on Friday featuring images of Trump. This tactic marks a notable shift, seeing as these senators had previously voted to impeach Trump twice. According to an analysis by Axios of ads in AdImpact, the intention behind their ads is not to bash Trump but to potentially gain favor among his supporters.

This move is part of a broader trend among Democrats in competitive states. Senators Jon Tester of Montana and Sherrod Brown of Ohio, who are considered the most vulnerable this year, are also subtly aligning themselves with Trump-friendly messaging. These states are expected to vote for Trump, increasing the pressure on these Democrats to appeal to a broader electorate.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee's communications director, Mike Berg, expressed surprise at the Democrats' approach. "These Senate Democrats all voted to impeach President Trump twice, so it is surprising that they are now running ads praising his work as President," he told Axios in a statement.

Further complicating the election landscape, Google has announced that it will block election ads across its platforms once the polls close on November 5. This policy, originally implemented during the 2020 election, aims to prevent the spread of misinformation, including premature victory claims by candidates.

In related news, Senator JD Vance of Ohio reiterated his close alignment with Trump by denying the results of the 2020 election during a rally in Williamsport, Pennsylvania earlier this week. Vance has consistently avoided explicitly stating whether he believes Trump lost the election.

Meanwhile, former President Trump promised in August to release his medical records but has yet to follow through as the election nears. This stands in contrast to Vice President Kamala Harris, who has already released detailed health records and urged Trump to do the same, especially as questions regarding his physical and cognitive health persist.

As the election draws closer, the evolving strategies and alliances of both parties continue to shape voter expectations and campaign dynamics.