Early 2022 Senate primaries will be a good test of President Donald Trump’s enduring strength within the Republican Party. …
While Trump likes to boast about the success of candidates he has endorsed in the past, that won’t guarantee future victories. He is wading into more crowded and competitive races than in the past, and it’s up to the candidates to translate Trump’s support into votes (including raising enough money to communicate it to voters).
By the time school is out next year, we’ll have a good idea of whether Trump’s endorsement is the most important résumé item in a Republican primary. So let’s walk through the early 2022 calendar. CONTINUED
Nathan L. Gonzales, Roll Call