US Election 2026
FILE - Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., speaks at an event with President Donald Trump at Rockland Community College, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Suffern, N.Y.
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Some Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Yet, most Republican candidates continue to embrace Trump despite his low approval ratings. However, this delicate balance aims to avoid alienating Trump's base while attracting a wider electorate. The changes are often subtle, such as removing or downplaying Trump’s name on websites, but they reflect a cautious strategy. For example, Texas congressional candidate Carlos De La Cruz changed his description from “Trump conservative” to “proven conservative” on his homepage.
HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler is considered one of the nation’s most vulnera…
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