Trump pushes his $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much
President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to voters if Republicans win the midterm elections during a rally in North Carolina. Other Republican candidates have remained silent regarding the proposal. The promise reflects a divergence in campaign messaging between the president and other GOP members.
President Donald Trump came to battleground North Carolina doubling down on a tantalizing and implausible midterm promise. “If we win,” he said, “we’re going to get you $5,000. So that’s it. Very simple.” The Republican candidates who spoke at the rally had nothing to say about it. Their silence reflects a broader pattern. About a […]
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