Republican Candidates in Tight Races Try to Distance From Trump
- A Reuters review found that two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive US House and Senate races have broken with President Donald Trump on policy or played down ties to him ahead of the November 3 midterms.
- Data from a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Trump's approval rating stuck at a career-low 32%, while registered voters favored Democrats over Republicans 44% to 37%, creating political pressure for GOP candidates.
- Candidates employed various tactics: a dozen removed Trump's name and endorsements from websites, while 11 broke with him on specific policy issues including voting to curb war powers in Iran.
- Representative Mike Lawler of New York exemplifies the balancing act facing battleground candidates. "It is a balancing act," said Republican consultant Jeanette Hoffman, as they capitalize on administration successes while creating distance from Trump.
- White House spokesman Davis Ingle dismissed the findings, calling Trump "the unequivocal leader, best messenger and unmatched motivator" for the party, though Democrats employed similar distancing tactics in the 2014 and 2022 elections.
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Aaron Blake: “It has become abundantly clear that Republicans in tough races aren’t especially eager to campaign with President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm election.” “Few of them showed up to Trump’s midterm convention last month. His travel schedule since then has rather curiously featured lower-tier states like Alabama, Oklahoma and New York and […]
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The Independent (US)Two-thirds of GOP candidates distancing themselves from Trump before midterms: poll
Trump’s recent approval rating has hit a career low of 32% going into the midterms
Republican Candidates in Tight Races Try to Distance From Trump
As candidates across the United States square off in debates, some Republicans are looking to distance themselves from President Donald Trump and the rising costs from the Iran war, with polls showing affordability and the cost of living are top of mind for voters. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
Two thirds of Republican candidates in the close election races for the House of Representatives and Senate on November 3 have distanced themselves from Trump in terms of his policies or reduced visible ties with him. What is their strategy? US President Donald Trump is heading for Texas on Wednesday for the third time in a month, granting a...
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