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- 1Republicans distance themselves from Trump as polls worsen●Republicans distance from Trump amid polls
Republicans are publicly distancing themselves from Donald Trump as polling shows weakening support for the party and its candidates. Lawmakers in competitive races are reportedly avoiding campaign appearances with Trump and playing down his influence, reflecting concern within the party that his low approval numbers could drag down their own prospects in upcoming elections.
- 2Republicans lean on testosterone politics ahead of midterms●Are you man enough? Republicans bet on ‘virile, brawny’ testosterone to juice the midterms By Sam Wolfson Hoping to win
Sam Wolfson reports in the Guardian that Republicans, hoping to win back male voters, are promoting a politics of masculinity built around testosterone as the upcoming midterms approach. The Trump White House is embracing what the piece calls a regressive idea that one hormone could act as a magic elixir of masculinity, framing the party as virile and brawny against its opponents.