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Prof G Markets · Saturday, October 31, 2026

Competitive GOP Candidates Distancing Themselves from Trump Ahead of Midterms

Ed Elson claims that two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive races are currently distancing themselves from President Trump due to his declining popularity and political liability.

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“That's why two-thirds of GOP candidates in competitive races are now distancing themselves from the president. The irony is that he thinks he's helping.”
Ed Elson
Heard on Prof G Markets — “The Democrats Will Sweep The Midterms — Here’s Why”, published Saturday, October 31, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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Competitive GOP Candidates Distancing Themselves from Trump Ahead of Midterms — Heardvine