"I think the Senate is tough, actually," Trump said, acknowledging a grim political reality he has done little to improve. And as they have in other tighter-than-expected Senate races, Trump's divisive behavior and rhetoric have been blamed for dragging down McSally's prospects. By far, by far," Trump said, going on to describe Fischer's own persistent phone calls. Trump, visiting Gastonia, North Carolina, last week, seemed more concerned with his own chances than with how Tillis might fare. Instead, appearing in Macon last week, Trump said having both of them on the ballot was better for him.

Source: CNN October 29, 2020 20:22 UTC