Former RNC chair criticises GOP strategy ahead of midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 17:45 · Archive

Ronna McDaniel, former Republican National Committee chair, has criticized the GOP's midterm election strategy and predicted a Democratic House win.

Ronna McDaniel, former chair of the Republican National Committee, criticized the GOP's midterm election strategy in an interview with CBS News on Tuesday, one week before Election Day. She predicted that Democrats would take control of the House.

McDaniel said the Republican campaign map has become unexpectedly difficult. She noted that President Trump has been campaigning in traditionally safe Republican strongholds including Texas, where Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton faces a close race, and Kansas, where Republican Senator Roger Marshall faces a strong challenge. The GOP has spent upwards of $230 million in Texas alone on the Senate race, making it one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history.

McDaniel stated the party should not be spending $200 million or $300 million in Texas to defend a Senate candidate. Polls indicate Republicans could suffer severe losses amid voter frustration over the cost of living and other issues. CBS News host Major Garrett said the map, which six months ago was viewed by most Republicans as favourable, no longer appeared to be a 'layup'.

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Former RNC chair shreds party and predicts Democratic win: ‘We’re talking about Kansas’‘We shouldn’t be spending $200 million or $300 million in Texas to defend a Senate candidate,’ Ronna McDaniel saidIndependent World · 28 Oct, 17:22
Former RNC Chair breaks down midterm electionsRonna McDaniel, former chair of the Republican National Committee, joins "The Takeout" to break down what to expect from the midterms with only one week to go.CBS News · 27 Oct, 22:16

In this story: Ronna McDaniel · Republican National Committee · Donald Trump · Ken Paxton · James Talarico · Roger Marshall · Adam Hamilton · Texas

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