Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?
Donald Trump appears to prioritize control over the Republican Party rather than winning the upcoming midterm elections. His actions suggest he is more focused on consolidating his power within the party than on supporting Republican candidates. This strategy may inadvertently benefit Democrats by creating opportunities in contested races.
- ▪Trump is more unpopular now than most of his modern predecessors.
- ▪He is not supporting strong Republican candidates in vulnerable districts.
- ▪Trump's actions include endorsing controversial candidates and attacking Republicans who oppose him.
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new video loaded: Does Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?transcriptBacktranscriptDoes Trump Want to Lose the Midterms?The president doesn’t seem that concerned that his party could lose control of Congress. Ezra Klein and the Republican strategist Liam Donovan discuss Trump’s midterm strategy and Democratic paths to victory.My pet theory right now is that Donald Trump is not trying to win the midterm election. I’m not saying he’s trying to lose it, exactly. I just don’t think he cares. What he cares about is controlling the Republican Party. The Republican Party is his power base. The Republican Party is his protection. The Republican Party is how he can wield power far into the future, long after his presidency. And so control of it is what he’s prioritizing.
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