Trump Endorsements

Trump’s House Race Endorsements: A Test of His Political Influence

Trump wades into House races, putting endorsement force to the test, and it’s pretty clear this could be a major test of his political clout. The general sentiment seems to be that his endorsements might actually be more of a hindrance than a help at this point. It’s like, instead of giving a boost, it could be a “kiss of death” for the candidates he backs. The idea is that voters might see a Trump endorsement as a negative, perhaps associating the candidate with his controversial past and policies. There’s even a reference to the Miami mayoral race, which seems to have bolstered this theory.… Continue reading

Donald Trump suffers triple primary blow

Donald Trump has recently suffered a triple primary blow, with candidates he endorsed losing to GOP rivals. It is a significant setback for the former president, highlighting cracks in his authority within the Republican Party. Trump’s endorsed candidate Mark Burns narrowly lost to Sheri Biggs in South Carolina, while Dave Williams was defeated by Jeff Crank in Colorado. Additionally, Rep. John Curtis emerged victorious in Utah’s primary despite being endorsed by Trump’s rival in the Republican Party, Mitt Romney.

This series of defeats for Trump-endorsed candidates raises questions about his influence and the future direction of the GOP. It seems that simply having Trump’s endorsement is no longer a guarantee of success, with several candidates opting to distance themselves from the former president.… Continue reading