New Hampshire GOP Senate hopeful distances himself from Donald Trump
Republican Senate candidate John E. Sununu aired a new advertisement stating he has never met Donald Trump, seeking an independent image in the New Hampshire race.
John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, released a campaign ad in which he claims he has never met Donald Trump. The move aims to present Sununu as an autonomous candidate as polls show he could potentially flip the seat. He is contesting Democratic Representative Chris Pappas for the seat being vacated by retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Why it matters
Sununu's effort to separate from Trump could reshape voter dynamics in a pivotal Senate race.
How this story developed
- Sep 24 Collins holds narrow lead over Jackson in latest Maine Senate poll
- Sep 24 Donald Trump's net approval rating fell to minus 22.4 in Nate Silver’s tracker, the lowest point of any president at this stage since 1945.
- Oct 6 The first debate between Collins and Jackson is scheduled for Oct. 6.
- Oct 7 The first debate was held, with both candidates trading barbs and no clear winner emerging.
- Oct 9 A debate between Graham and Andrews is scheduled for October 11.
- Oct 11 President Trump announced a seven‑state rally tour starting on Oct. 1 ahead of the midterm elections.
- Oct 14 Former President Barack Obama released a video endorsement for Troy Jackson.
- Oct 20 The candidates faced their final televised debate, during which a protester was removed after interrupting the event.
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