NBC News reports that some vulnerable Republicans are privately concerned about the GOP’s use of the slogan “MAGA majority” to describe efforts to retain control of the House. Their worry stems from the fact that the term “MAGA” places former President Donald Trump “front and center,” as NBC describes it—an admission of his perceived toxicity within the party.
Meanwhile, CNN’s Harry Enten highlights new polling data showing Trump’s disapproval rating on gas prices at 79%, the highest of any president. The disapproval extends across party lines, with 85% of independents and even 52% of Republicans expressing dissatisfaction. Enten characterizes these numbers as “scary” for the GOP ahead of the midterm elections.
Mona Charen, a columnist for The Bulwark, argues that surging gas prices, combined with ongoing revelations about Trump’s corruption, create a uniquely damaging dynamic for his political standing. Charen discussed the impact of this “double-whammy” with Politico, emphasizing why corruption remains an underrated issue in midterm campaigns and why the GOP’s growing unease may signal a moment of poetic justice.
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