Episode
Why Some GOP Candidates Are Running Away from Trump
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- CNN 5 Things
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- Sep 23, 2026
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- 657
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Summary
A new CNN poll finds Republicans are facing an even rougher midterm political landscape than they did eight years ago. We dig into the results and what they tell us about how some candidates may be trying to distance themselves from the Trump administration during the home stretch. For more: Trump’s midterm woes deepen amid worsened economic backdrop: CNN poll --- Guest: Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Polling & Analytics Editor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices