Democratic “blue wall” Senate candidates have separated from Vice President Kamala Harris in a bid to regain footing as their lead in the polls dwindles.
Just recently, incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania released an ad. campaign Friday distanced himself from his own political party and aligned himself with former President Donald Trump. The ad depicts Casey as an “independent” who “opposed” President Joe Biden and “sided with Trump.” This ad clearly omits his Democratic Party affiliation and his shortcuts. vote record.
The shift in tone from Casey's campaign comes as Republican challenger Dave McCormick narrows his lead over the incumbent Democrat. current casey hold The average lead is just 1.9 points, a far cry from August's 7.7 point advantage. Cook Political Report with two weeks left until the election shifted Monday's campaign went from “Lean Democratic Party” to “Democratic Party.”
“When Bob Casey started running ads claiming to be a close friend of President Trump, even though he had twice voted to impeach President Trump,” Philip Rezzo, a spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said in a statement. However, I knew this campaign was a huge failure.” statement Monday. “Bob Casey is trying desperately to throw Kamala Harris under the bus to save his political career, but it won't work.”
Wisconsin's incumbent Democratic senator, Tammy Baldwin, similarly avoids ties to Biden and Harris. In Friday night's debate with Republican candidate Eric Hovde, Baldwin concentrated In issue areas, her challengers have accused her of being an extension of the Biden-Harris administration.
Also see recent ads from Baldwin's campaign. concentrated Regarding bipartisan policy achievements, he said, “We got President Trump to sign the Made in America Act,'' and “We got President Biden to make it permanent.'' Baldwin is definitely blue vote But the record challenges her attempts to appeal to key moderate and independent voters needed to secure re-election.
NRSC Communications Director Mike Berg said, “All Senate Democrats voted to impeach President Trump twice, and now they're running ads praising Trump's accomplishments as president.'' That's surprising,” he said. said The Hill.
“Aside from being dishonest, these ads run when a presidential candidate thinks he's going to lose.”
Baldwin's poll numbers may have set off alarm bells, Hovde said. successor The incumbent had a difference of only 2 points, compared to 6.7 points in August. The Wisconsin Senate election also changed from a Democratic-dominated state to a run-off election in early October. According to Go to Cook Political Report.
Democratic candidate Elissa Slotkin, who is completing her third consecutive term in the House, is also vying for a seat in the Michigan State Senate against Republican candidate Mike Rogers. Mr. Slotkin has campaigned alongside Ms. Harris, but he has also sought to moderate his positions and appeal to independents.
Slotkin is focused on her bipartisan record, but her voting record, particularly on electric vehicle mandates, could come back to haunt her. EV mandates require manufacturers to increase production and meet EV quotas, especially unpopular Among Michiganders. in spite of keep your distance Mr. Slotkin voluntarily excused himself from EV obligations. repetition I voted to support them.
“Auto workers are the backbone of Michigan's economy, but Elissa Slotkin's refusal to oppose Harris-Biden's EV mandate, which would decimate Michigan's auto industry,” said NRSC spokeswoman Maggie Abboud. , their jobs are now at risk.” said In a statement. “Michigan autoworkers deserve a senator who will stand up for them.”
Like Mr. Casey and Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Slotkin's change in tone comes as polls show the Democratic Party's lead is declining. slotkin is the current He averaged 2.1 points more than Rodgers, less than half of the 5.4 points he scored in September. Michigan Senate race rated According to the Cook Political Report, this is a “toss up.”
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