Democrats are happily watching from the sidelines as the Republican Party continues to be defined by two issues that turn off swing voters: Donald Trump and abortion.
The more Trump is in the news, the better for Democrats. President Biden’s job approval ratings are a less-than-robust 43%, and poll after poll shows a significant portion of the Democratic base interested in another standard bearer for 2024. Having Trump front and center is very helpful to the beleaguered Biden. No one animates and unifies the Democratic base — or turns off independent-leaning voters — like the former president. …
Then there’s the abortion issue. As I wrote a couple weeks ago, both sides acknowledge that it remains a serious liability for the GOP in swing states. The victory of Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal candidate Janet Protasiewicz only served to validate those concerns. CONTINUED
Amy Walter, Cook Political Report with Amy Walter
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