Biden Los Angeles arrival

President Joe Biden arrived in Los Angeles area Wednesday, where he plans a pair of appearances and a fundraiser over approximately two days.

In California, his party hopes a West Coast swing with next month's midterms looming can boost Democrats facing tough congressional races around the state and in the other solidly blue territory he'll be visiting, neighboring Oregon.

As unlikely as it seems, some of Republicans' best chances to retake control of the House lie with winning in California, the country's largest Democratic state, and prevailing in an Oregon seat the GOP has won only once since 1994.The president will attempt to energize the Democratic base.

But his low approval ratings, especially amid high inflation and rising crime rates, make questionable his impact on some close congressional races in both places.