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Dan Cox avoids Trump but can’t escape his ties
Republican governor candidate Dan Cox tries to steer clear of Trump but his past links remain a key issue in Maryland's race.
In brief
Republican governor candidate Dan Cox tries to steer clear of Trump but his past links remain a key issue in Maryland's race. Dan Cox, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, avoids mentioning Trump but his 2020 election denial history and ties to Trump remain central to Maryland's gubernatorial race. Originally…
Dan Cox’s campaign strategy
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox avoids mentioning President Donald Trump in his campaign messaging.
“Cox’s campaign messaging this election avoids mentioning President Donald Trump.”
Cox’s Trump history
Cox served with Lawyers for Trump to try to overturn the 2020 election results and advertised buses to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
“Cox served with Lawyers for Trump to try to overturn the 2020 election results.”
Cox’s current focus
Cox emphasizes Maryland’s cost of living and bridge rebuilding, avoiding national issues like Trump’s impact on prices.
“Cox talks about affordability issues that he said were caused by Moore and Democrats.”
Moore’s lead
Gov. Wes Moore holds a 2-to-1 lead over Cox in recent polling for Maryland’s governor race.
“UMBC Poll: Moore leads Cox in race for governor by 2-to-1 margin”
Cox’s distancing efforts
Cox scrubbed 'Trump endorsed' from campaign materials and avoids mentioning Trump on his website and campaign literature.
“Trump’s name appears nowhere on Cox’s website and campaign literature.”
Trump’s unpopularity
Trump has a 36% job approval rating in Maryland, with 63% disapproving of his job performance.
“Trump’s job approval rating was measured at 36% by a poll from Gonzales Research & Marketing in January.”
Cox’s debate regret
Cox regretted calling then-Vice President Mike Pence a 'traitor' on social media in 2021.
“Cox regretted calling then-Vice President Mike Pence a 'traitor' on Jan. 6, 2021.”
Cox’s future stance
Cox says he will work with whoever is president but won’t be 'beholden' to Trump.
“Cox said he’d work with the president but he wouldn’t be 'beholden' to him.”
Here's the gist
Dan Cox, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, avoids mentioning Trump but his 2020 election denial history and ties to Trump remain central to Maryland's gubernatorial race.
