She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. But Republicans, whether they admit it or not, have a huge problem on their hands. Republicans have shown they can win important elections, but only if they keep the defeated former President Donald Trump at arms' length. That is because, in today's polarized political environment, Democrats and Republicans by overwhelming majorities are likely to support their own candidates. Throughout his presidency, Trump was reviled by Democrats -- and by independents.

Source: CNN November 05, 2021 04:33 UTC