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‘We forgot what it's like to be populist’: Republicans see Trump’s 2024 crumbling
Republicans see Trump’s 2024 campaign crumbling amid populist identity concerns.
Context
What happened: A POLITICO Poll conducted by PF Global finds parts of Trump's 2024 coalition moving away from him amid an unpopular Iran war and lagging approval ratings, with Republicans scrambling to defend seats.
Key numbers: About 9% of Trump 2024 voters plan to back a Democrat this year, versus just over 2% of Harris voters planning to back
Why it matters: Republicans are pouring last-minute money into southern states and South Texas as they try to hold deep-red seats and turn out the MAGA base, with one longtime Trump ally saying the coalition "doesn't fucking exist anymore.
What changed
A POLITICO Poll conducted by PF Global finds parts of Trump's 2024 coalition moving away from him amid an unpopular Iran war and lagging approval ratings, with Republicans scrambling to defend seats.
Why it matters
Republicans are pouring last-minute money into southern states and South Texas as they try to hold deep-red seats and turn out the MAGA base, with one longtime Trump ally saying the coalition "doesn't fucking exist anymore.