Here are the Republicans backing Democratic candidates in the midterms
Summary
Some Republicans have announced their support for Democratic candidates in the upcoming November elections. This is notable because the November vote will decide which party controls both the Senate and the House of Representatives.Key Facts
- The midterm elections are scheduled for November.
- Control of both chambers of Congress is at stake.
- A small but growing group of Republicans is supporting Democrats.
- Among these Republicans are a former governor, a GOP election official, and a former Senate candidate.
- The act of supporting candidates from the other party is sometimes called "crossing the aisle."
- This kind of support is unusual because parties usually back their own candidates.
- These endorsements may influence voters who identify as Republicans but are open to Democratic candidates.
- The overall impact on the election outcome is still uncertain.
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