Republicans are growing increasingly uneasy due to controversial comments made by Donald Trump questioning Kamala Harris’ Black identity and the stumbling of his running mate, JD Vance. In response to backlash over Vance’s remarks about childless women, the Trump campaign is focusing on issues like the border to resonate with the GOP base. Some Republicans are genuinely concerned about the impact of these comments, as they fear losing centrist support.
Despite efforts to downplay Trump’s recent statements, some in the GOP see his comments as a regression and believe the focus should be on criticizing Biden-Harris administration policies rather than Harris’ racial identity. There is also concern that Trump’s inflammatory criticism could remind voters of issues they didn’t like in 2020. Vance, who was recently named as the VP pick, has faced criticism for controversial comments made in the past, but Trump’s allies argue that he is the right choice and the victim of unfair attacks.
Some Republicans believe that Vance’s selection was a missed opportunity to appeal to a broader base and are concerned that he may not help Trump gain new voters. Comparisons are being drawn to other problematic VP picks in the past. Despite initial struggles, Vance has shown improvement and has been addressing the criticisms thrown at him. Republicans are hoping that a reset for Vance will help turn things around as the campaign moves closer to Election Day.
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