Raskin Responds to Trump Saying Many Don't Know Meaning of 'Incumbent'
Jamie Raskin told Trump to “speak for himself” over his claim about “incumbent” as the Alaska Senate ballot fight intensifies.
Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin responded to President Donald Trump's claim that many people don't understand the term "incumbent" while criticizing Alaska's U.S. Senate ballot. Speaking on NBC News' Meet the Press, Raskin said Trump should "speak for himself" as research shows the vast majority of Americans likely understand the word.
Raskin also dismissed an alleged effort to recruit candidates named Dan Sullivan in Alaska's closely watched Senate race, calling it "stupid politics" and "ridiculous politics." He stated that sharing another candidate's name does not prevent someone from seeking office, as there are many people with the same name running for office across the country. Raskin emphasized that there's no law prohibiting individuals from running for office simply because they share a name with someone else already on the ballot.
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