Luntz Warns Trump’s 33% Approval Makes Midterm Strategy Dangerous as Democrats Hold 8-Point Edge
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Sep 28
Luntz Warns Trump’s 33% Approval Makes Midterm Strategy Dangerous as Democrats Hold 8-Point Edge
1 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Sep 28
Summary
Frank Luntz said Trump is taking a “very dangerous” gamble by making himself the central issue in November, arguing the move could boost anti-Trump turnout more than it energizes Republican loyalists.
A CNN poll cited in the interview put Trump’s approval at 33%—his lowest in the network’s polling across either term—and showed Democrats with an 8-point national advantage among voters.
Luntz said Republicans still need Trump-aligned voters in states such as Texas, Iowa, Alaska and Ohio, while holding together Hispanic voters, male union voters and voters under 30.
He argued the environment has shifted since Trump’s 2024 win, with frustration over war, affordability and Trump’s style creating a tougher backdrop for GOP candidates.
Luntz said a strong Trump turnout could still produce an upset, but for now he sees a small Democratic turnout advantage and a broader desire to send Washington a message.