WASHINGTON, June 8 — Republicans are more pessimistic about the country’s direction than at almost any other time during Donald Trump’s presidency, as a trio of crises — the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downturn and mass protests over police brutality — buffets his administration....
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As recently as early March, before the novel coronavirus forced widespread shutdowns across the country, about 70 per cent of Republicans said they were optimistic about the country’s direction. In an election most analysts believe will come down to a handful of closely divided states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, even minor defections or a dip in turnout among the Republican ranks could imperil Trump’s chances.
Matthew Knight, a 48-year-old resident in North Carolina who supported Trump in 2016, said he has been disappointed with Trump’s response to the crises. A few admitted some misgivings but still plan to vote for Trump, either because they are more sceptical about Biden or trust Trump to revive the economy. Others blamed Democrats for the country’s problems.
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