Trump’s Big Midterm Event Faces Major GOP Turnout Problems
Summary
The hosts analyze the "Trumpalooza" midterm Republican convention, noting that roughly 90% of House and Senate Republicans are skipping the event due to Trump's unpopularity. They discuss how GOP candidates are scrubbing Trump references from their websites and how Gallup data shows a sharp shift in voter identification toward Democrats. The episode also covers Trump’s new "toughest guy" ad, Senator Tim Scott’s sycophantic defense of the event, and updates on Mitch McConnell’s health and potential return to the Senate.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Prenuvo whole body scan
Low attendance at GOP midterm convention
Republican senators skipping the event
Trump's 'Toughest Guy' ad and PAC spending
List of speakers and keynotes
Polling: Democrats lead Republicans
GOP candidates scrubbing Trump from sites
Leaked quotes: GOP members feel stuck
Tim Scott praises Trump's marketing
Sponsor: LeafFilter gutter protection
Tim Scott: 'Music to my ears' clip
Tim Scott on impeachment fears
Trump hoarding $400M in MAGA Inc
Critique of 'Toughest Guy' ad tone
James Comer on Mitch McConnell's return
Democratic counter-programming at event
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