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Some Republicans fear pro-Trump candidates in blue states, where the Republican Party has typically been successful with more moderate candidates, could undermine the chances of getting significant Republican gains in Congress and state legislatures this November. He has expressed concern that
Former Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays, a moderate Republican and Trump critic, told The Associated Press about the Republican Party picking a pro-Trump candidate. “One thing that will happen is that many Trump candidates who won the primary will lose the general election. There are many unhappy Republicans who are
Republican voters have nominated pro-Trump candidates in several blue states, such as Maryland and Connecticut, where more “moderate” Republican candidates have typically found success.
Trump’s clout has pushed Republican National Committee member Leora Levy to a victory over former House Minority Leader Themis Clarides, who said earlier this month that he didn’t vote for the former president. It was fully demonstrated when it helped drive 2020.
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“A sad day in CT…” Brenda Kupczyk, Fairfield’s first female Republican nominee and former State Rep., tweeted after the August 9 race was called to Levy. Kaptic tweeted after Trump endorsed Levy on speakerphone at .
Kupchick’s tweet sparked infighting within the Republican Party. Trump supporters accused his Klarides of not being a “true conservative,” and Trump critics predicted his Levy nomination would mean an easy win for incumbent Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. Since he took office in 2011.
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Connecticut Republican Party chairman Ben Proto has dismissed any suggestion that Levy’s first victory indicates a political evolution within the state Republican Party. Rather, he said, this year’s party “has candidates across the board who have different opinions on certain issues.”
In Maryland, Trump endorsed eventual GOP gubernatorial primary winner Dan Cox over the candidate endorsed by outgoing Republican governor and Trump critic Larry Hogan. In Massachusetts, Republican voters cast their ballots in his Sept. 6 gubernatorial primary, choosing between Trump-backed former state legislator Jeff Deal and businessman Chris Doughty. You will have to choose
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Shays, who lives in Maryland, told the Associated Press: “I vote against anyone who seeks to endorse Donald Trump. It tells me a lot about their character and what they’re going to do if elected. That’s my conclusion.”
Trump’s support has propelled several Republican candidates into primaries across the country during the mid-cycle, and although he remains very popular with Republican voters, some Democrats and the media have cast doubts on him in the general election. to the vote would give Democrats a better chance of maintaining control of Congress.
Blumenthal is already starting to draw attention to Trump in his race against Levy.
The day after the primary, Blumenthal’s campaign sent out a fundraising message stating, “Primary results are in. I will officially face Trump’s handpicked candidate in the general election. Radical Republican Party.” Put a rubber stamp on the disastrous agenda of Mitch McConnell, who is a member and is just another.”
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Levy turned his attention to President Biden, who is less popular than Trump, according to a Fox News poll last month.
“Dick Blumenthal wants this election to be a referendum for president.” Donald Trump is not on the ballot in November, but Joe Biden is.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week questioned Republican control of the Senate, citing the “quality” of some candidates as a reason.
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“I think the chances of the House being overthrown are probably higher than the Senate,” predicted the minority leader. “Senate elections are completely different. Statewide. Candidate quality has a lot to do with results.”