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Republicans Panic as Trump Becomes Midterm ‘Ball and Chain’
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Republicans are increasingly concerned about potential losses in the upcoming midterm elections, with many worried that their close association with the unpopular President Donald Trump is harming their chances.
- Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly, and despite this, he continues to campaign by focusing on his own record, claiming voters dislike congressional Republicans more than him.
- Some Republican candidates in competitive districts are distancing themselves from Trump by emphasizing local issues or positioning themselves as MAGA disruptors, though many still campaign with him.
- Internal party tensions are evident, especially in Texas, where Trump’s endorsement of scandal-plagued Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn has complicated GOP efforts.
- Recent polls show Trump's declining support even among Republicans, prompting some candidates to remove references to him from their campaigns, while the White House insists Trump remains the party's unequivocal leader.
