GOP candidates split on Trump in key Senate and governor debates
Summary
Some Republican candidates in key Senate and governor races are either supporting or distancing themselves from President Trump and his policies ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump’s approval rating is low, and candidates' stances on issues like the Iran war and trade with Canada vary.Key Facts
- The midterm elections are just over three weeks away.
- President Trump’s approval rating is 30%, with 68% disapproving, according to a Pew Research Center poll.
- Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has voted against President Trump 137 times in the current Congress.
- Collins opposes the Iran war and Trump’s tariffs on Canada, which affect Maine’s economy.
- Michigan GOP candidate John James wants the Iran war to end quickly.
- Georgia GOP candidate Rick Jackson, once a strong Trump supporter, now focuses on working across party lines like Gov. Brian Kemp.
- Georgia Senate GOP candidate Mike Collins supports President Trump’s actions on the Iran war.
- Candidates’ different positions reflect divisions within the Republican Party on President Trump’s leadership.
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