Republicans Worry About Trump: He Could Lose the Senate | World

Today, Democrats hold a slim majority in the Senate, with 51 of the 100 seats (four of which are independents but part of the Democratic caucus). In the fall elections, Republicans hope to change that, but their hopes have been dashed by Donald Trump, he writes. The hill.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has been leading Trump in polls in some states, and the gap has narrowed in others, which Republicans believe could hamper the party’s congressional candidates.

Criticism of Trump: 'Showman'

Many party officials now want the former president to tone down his rhetoric and instead talk about issues like the economy, taxes and security, to appeal to voters in swing states that decide the election. One of his closest allies, Sen. Lindsey Graham, says that as an “agitator” or “showman,” Trump risks losing the election but that his policies could win it.

Republican strategist Ron Bonjean says Trump should focus on talking about policy rather than using rhetoric that resonates with supporters, such as personal insults against Harris.

– He won't walk away from it. He may get a strong reaction from the public but he doesn't do anything for independent voters who want to know the difference between him and Kamala Harris.

Republicans back Harris

Meanwhile, many Republicans, at least 25, agreed. The hillHe expressed his support for the Democratic candidate. Among them are former state governors and lawmakers, Stephanie Grisham, who was White House press secretary to Melania Trump, and Olivia Troye, who was national security adviser to Trump's Vice President Mike Pence.

Grisham, who is also speaking at the Democratic convention this week, in an earlier statement urged other former Trump staffers “who saw the tyrant we worked for” to support Harris as well.

– Preserving the integrity of the White House and ensuring democracy for our country.

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