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Republicans Abandon Trump as Blue Wave Sweeps Battleground Districts
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- A new Cook Political Report poll shows Democrats leading Republicans in 37 competitive House districts that Trump won in 2024, signaling potential midterm losses for the GOP.
- Democrats hold advantages on key issues like the economy, inflation, and energy costs, traditionally Republican strengths, prompting some GOP members to distance themselves from Trump.
- Several Republicans, including Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar and Iowa Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, have publicly criticized Trump’s policies or shifted positions to appeal to voters concerned about immigration, war, and affordability.
- Some GOP candidates have removed Trump endorsements from their campaign materials, and prominent Republicans like Sen. Susan Collins have avoided Trump-led events, reflecting growing unease within the party.
- Despite these signs of distancing, Trump continues to urge Republicans to campaign on his record and encourages voters to "pretend he’s on the ballot" to boost turnout in the November midterms.
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