Carville calls Trump’s midterm convention a gift to Democrats
James Carville praised the upcoming Republican convention as a boon for Democrats, while GOP members distance themselves from President Trump.
On his Politics War Room podcast, Democratic strategist James Carville described the Republican midterm convention in Dallas as a present for Democrats, expressing gratitude for the circumstances. He highlighted that numerous GOP legislators have announced they will not attend, offering various reasons to avoid association with President Trump, whose approval rating hovers near a record low. Carville questioned whether Trump truly wants to win, suggesting the evidence points to the opposite.
Former Republican operative Karl Rove, in a recent op-ed, condemned the decision to focus the midterms on Trump, arguing that low approval makes such a tactic advantageous to the opposition. Both commentators underscored internal Republican doubts about the convention’s effectiveness.
Why it matters
The comments reveal deep divisions within the GOP and suggest the convention may backfire for Trump’s party.
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