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, if you’re in a swing district, you need a lot of independents to vote for you, and it’s a delicate dance to make sure your base gets out at the same time you get sufficient independents to win a majority,” Ayres continued. “There’s a reason why the president’s party’s performance in midterm elections is so closely related to the president’s job approval.”
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