Trump Tour in Key States as Democrats Fight Among Themselves in Michigan
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As midterm races tighten, President Trump is heading to Iowa and Kansas to rally support in states Republicans want to keep, while Michigan Democrats are mired in public infighting that exposes deep cracks in their coalition.
As the midterm elections draw near, President Trump is scheduled to campaign in Iowa and Kansas, two states that have become crucial battlegrounds for Senate races. The national Senate race is currently viewed as a tossup, with Democrats hoping to exploit economic frustration among voters to claw their way into seats in states that have long leaned conservative.
In Michigan, tensions have escalated between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate, and Representative Haley Stevens, following a public feud over U.S. policy on Israel. Dr. El-Sayed had hoped to project a united front at a church service meant to promote reconciliation, but the event was overshadowed by their ongoing disputes. He urged Stevens to stay away from the gathering, while an adviser to another Democratic figure said she was still welcome.
Trump's campaign events come as Republicans face problems from high prices and his slipping popularity. Even so, they are trying to turn Democratic discord to their advantage in Michigan. In Iowa, Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican, is competing against Josh Turek, a Democratic state lawmaker, while in Kansas, Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, is defending his seat against centrist Democrat Rev. Adam Hamilton. Trump, who previously won both states by significant margins, remains confident, saying that "the country has never done better."