A Republican president is making an unusual push in solidly red states ahead of an election, holding rallies in Montana, Tennessee, and Alaska despite his party’s unpopularity. While such campaigning is rare for an incumbent in traditionally conservative strongholds, the focus has shifted from his endorsed candidates to his own increasingly erratic public behavior. Observers note the contrast between his efforts to energize the base and the growing attention on his unpredictable performances. The move underscores the high-stakes effort to rally support in an election where both the president and his party face significant challenges.
President has hit red states to drum up Republican support – and his increasingly strange performances are on full display Montana, Tennessee, Alaska. In the run-up to an election, a Republican president typically wouldn’t be campaigning in these traditionally red states.These aren’t normal times, however, and Donald Trump, an unpopular president leading an unpopular party, has held rallies in those states in the last week, seeking to drum up support. But a series of eccentric performances from the president means his behavior has been the focus, rather than any of the candidates he is backing. Continue reading...
