Republicans are banking on Trump to rally the voters they need for the November election, hoping his presence will boost turnout. However, several candidates worry that his unpopularity might turn away the persuadable voters they also need to win. The party faces a dilemma between energizing its base and avoiding alienation of swing voters.
Republicans are counting on Trump to energize the voters they need in November, even as some candidates fear his unpopularity could alienate the persuadable voters they also need to win.