Dan Judy’s comments in The Hill on midterm strategy for Republicans and the visibility of President Trump: “There’s not an easy answer,” said Republican strategist Dan Judy, who is sometimes critical of Trump. “If you say, ‘I don’t want him anywhere near here’ you really do risk not getting that turnout boost that you have...
“It’s a delicate dance to make sure your base gets out at the same time you get sufficient independents to win a majority.”
Independent VotersTrumpWhit AyresJune 24, 2026
Whit Ayres’ comments in The Washington Post regarding the midterm election: While it’s not uncommon for swing-district candidates to keep some distance between themselves and an unpopular incumbent president, “it’s different this time because the president’s job approval is so low,” said Republican pollster Whit Ayres. “That’s what makes it particularly challenging.” “Almost by definition,...
