Trump’s plea – ‘pretend I’m on the ballot’ – deserves to backfire | Margaret Sullivan
Summary
President Donald Trump has urged voters to imagine that he is on the ballot as he campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. The article argues that his conduct, policy record and association with the candidates could hurt rather than help them, while Democrats are using that association in their campaigns.Key Facts
- Trump made the “pretend I’m on the ballot” appeal at a Kansas rally for Senator Roger Marshall and gubernatorial challenger Ty Masterson.
- The article says Trump has repeated the appeal at rallies while trying to help Republicans retain seats in Congress.
- The article cites a PolitiFact review disputing Trump’s claim that gas prices were at their lowest in years, reporting an average of $3.23 per gallon when he took office and $4.61 in late September.
- The article says Trump has made remarks about Republican Senator Jon Husted’s physique during a Kentucky appearance.
- It identifies Trump’s second-term policies and actions, including the administration’s war and disputes with allies, as potential liabilities for Republican candidates.
- The article reports that former President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio and described the midterms as a chance to constrain the administration.
- The article says some Trump allies in Congress and supporters have expressed weariness with his erratic behavior.
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