GOP midterms strategy: Make it a "hate election"
Summary
Republicans expect a difficult midterm election and plan to focus on making voters dislike Democrats more than them. President Donald Trump’s approach centers on past election issues and concerns about China, but GOP pollsters say voters want better economic messages, especially about tax cuts.Key Facts
- Republicans see the midterm outlook as tough but hope to win by increasing voter dislike of Democrats.
- President Trump gave a prime-time speech about China’s alleged past influence on U.S. voters.
- GOP pollsters say focusing on 2020 election issues is not a winning strategy for the midterms.
- Economic concerns like tax cuts and inflation resonate more with voters than election controversies.
- Current polls suggest Democrats may gain a House majority despite low favorability for both parties.
- Trump’s net approval rating is negative, with some polls showing a -19% approval among registered voters.
- Republicans plan to depict Democrats as too radical by highlighting progressive unrest within the party.
- Some voters are currently more turned off by MAGA candidates than by democratic socialist candidates.
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