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House Republican Dodges Three Times When Asked if He Wants Trump to Campaign With Him
Republicans are split over Trump’s campaign appearances as some candidates seek his help and others fear his low approval ratings could hurt them, Politico found.
- Republicans in competitive districts asked President Donald Trump's political operation to avoid campaigning for them this fall, citing concerns his presence could hinder their electoral chances.
- Trump's approval rating has reached historic lows of 33 percent, prompting candidates to fear he will drag down their chances if they appear too closely aligned with him.
- Rep. Rob Wittman repeatedly dodged questions about Trump campaigning in his district, while Rep. Tom Barrett said he will skip next week's Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
- Trump holds a $400 million war chest intended to boost candidates, yet the Republican National Committee warned members who distance themselves "risk alienating their base" and losing 15 to 20 percent of voters.
- Historically, the incumbent president's party loses seats in midterm elections, and while Trump reportedly wants to make the midterms a referendum on his record, many Republicans prefer to keep their distance.
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House Republican Dodges Three Times When Asked if He Wants Trump to Campaign With Him
Rep. Rob Wittman repeatedly refused to say whether he wants President Donald Trump to visit his district and campaign with him ahead of November's midterm elections. The post House Republican Dodges Three Times When Asked if He Wants Trump to Campaign With Him first appeared on Mediaite.
·New York, United States
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·Arlington County, United States
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Total News Sources12
Leaning Left8Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution89% Left
Bias Distribution
- 89% of the sources lean Left
89% Left
L 89%
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