Why Trumps Lunacy Is Suddenly Raising GOP Fears of Down-Ballot Losses

Published: April 2, 2024, 8 a.m.

b'GOP members of Congress facing tough races are suddenly worried that having Donald Trump at the top of the ticket might present them with a problem,\\xa0according to new reports. They fear having to answer for Trump\\u2019s degeneracy and extremism, even as\\xa0the GOP\\u2019s small donor base\\xa0is not delivering\\xa0at the very moment\\xa0as Trump is siphoning off party money for legal fees.\\xa0What explains this sudden GOP epiphany about Trump? How likely is it that these fears will materialize? We chatted with Tim Persico, a top Democratic operative involved in House races in 2022, who provided insights into how this Trump effect really works.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'