"obviously Trump has a problem with the middle of the electorate" -- Sen. John Thune

[brooklynite]

The Hill

“I think right now obviously Trump has a problem with the middle of the electorate, with independents, and they’re the people who are going to decide a national election,” Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) said Wednesday.

“I think he can win those back, but it will probably require not only a message that deals with substance and policy, but I think a message that conveys a perhaps different tone,” he added.

Asked if the polling showing Trump well behind Biden is a wake-up call, Thune said it’s a “message” the White House needs to change its strategy.

“These polls are a snapshot in time and the electorate as we know can be very fluid, but I do think it’s a message that there needs to be certainly a change in probably strategy as far as the White House’s messaging is concerned,” he said.

[secondwind]

1. "I think he can win those back..."

Independents are NOT stupid, sir.

[hlthe2b]

3. Seeing how stupid, callous, and disengaged he is re: COVID-19 and how many he's allowed to die

should really help.

[captain queeg]

2. It's too late for rethugs to try to rehabilitate their brand

Years ago I’d have identified as an independent but at least thu this century they’ve shown me that you can’t give a rethug the benefit of the doubt. They’ve made their choice and everyone of them needs to be voted out.

[SouthernCal_Dem]

4. Their only hope now is voter suppression

There will be no "rehabilitation" of Trump's image at this point.

It's way too late in the game.

[Iliyah]

5. Void from reality . .

That is why republicans have to lie constantly about patriotism, loving the Constitution, strong on security.

No concern about COVID-19, it's like it does not exist and will somehow disappear.

Stock Market - only for the rich, Main Street be damn.

Screw the unemployed, healthcare, basic survival.

Other . . . seems like republicans concerns - stack the courts, keep power any means necessary, eff the USA.

[EarlG]

6. Thune is still waiting for Trump to pivot, I see

Lol. Keep waiting Senator, it could happen any moment now!

[tanyev]

7. No, Sen. Thune, Trump has a problem with self-serving corruption and incompetence.

And that is why the middle of the electorate is finally abandoning him.

[NCjack]

8. Careful, John. Donnie is watching you. Stay in line or suffer the consequences

as Donnie shows up to bad mouth you for every election you are in for the rest of his or your life.