# Why Some GOP Candidates Are Running Away from Trump

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Podcast: [CNN 5 Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851)
Published: 2026-09-23T16:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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