Republicans are playing a delicate game of dancing around some of President Donald Trump's behavior in hopes that they will keep their majorities in the House and Senate this fall, according to a new analysis.
Ronald Brownstein wrote in The Atlantic that the GOP often has a hard time dealing with things that Trump says or does — but usually ends up standing with him despite the outcry that may occur.
Last weekend, for example, Trump caused a stir by mentioning Special Counsel Robert Mueller by name and criticizing his ongoing Russia investigation in several tweets. Many Republicans said they had been assured Trump had no plans to fire Mueller and end his probe, adding that doing so could pose a problem for the administration.
Other things that have ruffled the feathers of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle include the problem with the issuance of security clearances in the West Wing and Trump's verbal attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Each time, according to Brownstein's analysis, most Republicans stand with the president.
What it all could lead to, however, is a blue wave sweeping across House and Senate races in November's midterm elections. Democrats are betting on big gains in both houses of Congress that they hope will translate into taking the majority in one or both.
More than three dozen House Republicans are not running for re-election this year, which may prove problematic for the party come November.
Several recent polls suggest Democrats could at least take back the House majority. Other surveys show there is a high level of interest among Democrats to come out and vote.
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