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Republicans report low enthusiasm as candidates distance from Trump

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 3:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Republican door-knockers report a huge concern as they struggle to energize voters before November.
CNN senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes said get-out-the-vote groups hear no enthusiasm from Republican voters.
Republican operatives, including members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s political operation, say GOP candidates are publicly distancing from Trump.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) exemplifies candidates separating from Trump to improve election chances.

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Republican door-knockers report a huge concern as they struggle to energize voters before November.
CNN senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes said get-out-the-vote groups hear no enthusiasm from Republican voters.
Republican operatives, including members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s political operation, say GOP candidates are publicly distancing from Trump.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) exemplifies candidates separating from Trump to improve election chances.