Why Some GOPers Are Suddenly Admitting Trump Is Weaker Than He Looks
Jun 25, 2024
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Never Trump conservative Mona Charen, editor/columnist at The Bulwark, discusses Republicans' secret doubts about Trump's strength and the perception of Biden's weaknesses. Topics include contradictions in the GOP, overselling Biden's flaws, Trump's coherence, corporate support, vulnerabilities of the MAGA movement, and political challenges for Republicans.
Republicans are starting to doubt Trump's electoral prospects as internal concerns grow.
Voters in crucial states demonstrate a reluctance to align with extreme candidates, hinting at a pivot from Trump's influence.
Deep dives
Republicans' Uncertainty about Trump's Political Invincibility
Despite the outward facade of confidence, Republicans are starting to doubt Trump's electoral prospects as internal concerns grow. Trump's fundraising post-conviction resonates with a loyal base, but polls show independence turning away. The shift reveals a Republican voter base grappling with Trump's lingering legal troubles and divisive leadership.
Republican Reckoning with Trumpism and Down-Ballot Concerns
Republicans face a reckoning with Trumpism as dissent simmers within the party. Voters in crucial states demonstrate a reluctance to align with extreme candidates, hinting at a pivot from Trump's influence. The struggle extends to Trump's endorsement impact, indicating a shift in the party's electoral strategy.
Perceptions of Biden's Vulnerabilities vs. Republican Narratives
The exaggerated portrayal of Biden's age and mental acuity by Republicans fails to fully resonate with the broader audience. While emphasizing Biden's perceived weaknesses, Republicans grapple with contradictory messaging on his candidacy. The evolving narrative around Biden's leadership abilities and the effectiveness of attack strategies shape the political landscape ahead of the elections.
In recent days, Donald Trump’s spinners have worked hard to build up images of his supposed political invincibility. But what if it’s all smoke and mirrors? In an important new piece, Politico reports that behind the scenes, many Republicans are suddenly feeling quite uncertain about Trump’s chances. We talked to Never Trump conservative Mona Charen, an editor and columnist at The Bulwark who has written shrewdly about the GOP tendency to overestimate Biden’s weaknesses, about what’s really driving these sudden new doubts—and whether the race is really turning in Biden’s favor.