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MAGA can’t save Trump and Republicans from this one: GOP pollster

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Conservative pollsters say the Republican Party is in trouble if they’re relying on President Donald Trump’s loyal MAGA cavalry to j save them from angry voters this year. Likewise, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that whatever schemes are brewing to sway the election with vote tampering and voter restrictions is not likely to make a significant difference with so high a percentage of the nation turning on the White House. “There’s no question the president is uniquely motivating for MAGA voters, but MAGA voters aren’t sufficient to win in swing districts or states,” said Republican pollster Whit Ayres. “Nationalizing an election does not make sense when the president is at 38 percent job approval.” “During the GOP’s two-day convention here this week, Trump — term-limited and facing backlash from voters — will be everywhere,” reports WSJ. “The president’s name and face are plastered all over the arena where the convention is being held. Dozens of Republicans will take the

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