Trump warnings on lawlessness divide GOP candidates
Posted on AllSides September 1st, 2020
From The Center
Senate Republicans running for reelection are divided over whether to embrace President Trump’s aggressive tactics toward Black Lives Matter protesters and his dire warnings of lawlessness under a possible Biden administration.
Some Republicans in competitive races have run ads mimicking Trump’s message on law and order, but others are steering clear of the divisive subject, which political experts say could backfire on Trump.
In states where Trump’s approval rating is underwater, vulnerable Republicans are looking for other ways to draw a contrast with their Democratic opponents.
In Maine, Sen. Susan...
