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With the 2026 midterms near, should Republican candidates distance themselves from President Trump?

In Michigan and Kansas Senate debates this week, some Republican candidates made careful breaks with President Trump ahead of the November 2026 midterms.

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Dense1Voice #5Oct 24, 5:17 PM

Wording of the question is a bit awkward and may bias responses. When I read the response, "Depends on the race". My thought was, "Sure, white candidates pitching racist ideas at white voters should prolly stick with Trump"

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