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Republicans split on Trump ahead of midterms
With elections three weeks away, GOP candidates in key races diverge sharply on whether to embrace or distance themselves from President Trump.
In brief
With elections three weeks away, GOP candidates in key races diverge sharply on whether to embrace or distance themselves from President Trump. Republican candidates in Senate and governor races are divided on Trump as his approval rating hits a second-term low of thirty percent, with some distancing themselves and…
Trump's approval hits new low
Trump's approval rating stands at thirty percent, with sixty eight percent disapproving, according to Pew Research Center. This is down four percentage points from July.
Collins distances herself in Maine
Sen. Susan Collins, running for reelection in Maine, emphasized her record of opposing Trump. She said in Thursday's debate she voted against President Trump one hundred thirty seven times this Congress alone.
“I voted against President Trump 137 times”
Collins opposes Iran war and tariffs
Collins expressed disapproval of the war in Iran, calling it not well thought out and citing adverse effects on global oil costs. She also opposed Trump's tariffs on Canada, which borders Maine.
Jackson aligns with Kemp, not Trump
In Georgia's gubernatorial debate Tuesday, GOP candidate Rick Jackson, who once campaigned as Trump's favorite governor, instead aligned himself with Gov. Brian Kemp and never mentioned Trump by name.
Jackson pledges independence
Jackson said he does not owe anybody anything and will stand up to anyone, just like Kemp has done. He emphasized his priority is Georgians and working with both parties and presidents.
“I don't owe anybody, anything. Nobody's ever told me what to do.”
Collins backs Iran war defense
Georgia GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins took the opposite approach, defending Trump's Iran war in his first debate Thursday. He said the president had every right to ensure Iran does not get a nuclear weapon.
“the president had every right to go in there and make sure that Iran does not get a nuclear weapon”
Here's the gist
Republican candidates in Senate and governor races are divided on Trump as his approval rating hits a second-term low of thirty percent, with some distancing themselves and others backing his policies.
