Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm influence
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's popularity going into the midterms as some Republicans start to distance themselves, the Michigan Senate race and Democrats still debating their November message.
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discussed the latest political news with Amna Nawaz. Democrats are still debating their midterm message, while some Republicans begin distancing themselves from President Trump. President Trump wants to remain a prominent figure in the midterms, urging candidates to tie him to their campaigns.
However, some Republican voters may not be as enthusiastic about voting if Trump is not on the ballot. The enthusiasm gap among Republicans is a significant concern for Republican strategists. Democrats face challenges, particularly in Michigan's Senate race, where nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized for comments made after a synagogue attack.
El-Sayed met with Jewish Democratic leaders and acknowledged his mistake, but he remains under attack from the president and anti-Islamic rhetoric. The most significant issue for Republicans is the economy, and improving it could help them gain more supporters.
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