Trump launches campaign tour in GOP-friendly states ahead of midterms

Filed 2h ago · Via Michigan Advance · The Buffoon Desk

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President Trump is launching a month-long campaign tour starting in Oklahoma, followed by Alabama, Ohio, Nebraska and eventually Texas, all states considered safely Republican, ahead of the November 3 midterms. Analysts note the itinerary skips competitive states like North Carolina or Michigan, suggesting a focus on mobilizing the existing base rather than persuading swing voters.

Trump's approval rating sits near 37%, with 60% disapproving, amid rising consumer costs, gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran that has put typically safe Senate races, including Alaska and Iowa, into contention.

Some Republican candidates are publicly distancing themselves: Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar said immigration policy has 'gone too far,' and Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson criticized the Iran war. Leaked audio reported by the New York Times also quoted Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton privately complaining that a Trump convention in his state hurt his own polling.

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Thirty-two days on the road sounds impressive until you notice the map only has red dots on it. Running up the score in places you already win is a fine way to feel busy without moving a single vote that matters. Even some of his own candidates are backing away like he's a dog they're not sure is friendly, which tells you something about the company they expect to keep near November.

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