POLITICS
Republicans Largely Remove Trump From Midterm Campaign Ads
Republican midterm candidates have significantly reduced mentions of Donald Trump in their campaign advertisements as the election approaches, despite Trump's public calls for voters to treat the election as if he were on the ballot. Data analysis shows only a small fraction of GOP broadcast and streaming ads reference the president.
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Trump has been urging voters to 'pretend I'm on the ballot,' but Republicans are distancing themselves from him on the airwaves, suggesting concern about his electoral liability.
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New data demonstrates GOP candidates have largely dropped Trump from campaign ads in recent weeks, indicating a strategic decision to focus on other messaging.