Trump's 'RINO' attack against Colorado's Joe O'Dea could bolster O'Dea's independent image among swing voters.
"It helps Joe O'Dea portray himself as a moderate. Getting called a RINO by Donald Trump probably helps you with more moderate voters," Saunders toldStill, any gains among swing voters would likely be offset by pro-Trump Republicans not voting in the Senate race or staying home, he said.
If enough Republicans stay home from the polls, it could boost Democratic odds of holding Colorado's 8th Congressional District, which is evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans. Saunders said it's the only race in Colorado that could see downballot effects from reduced GOP turnout, but it's"hard to say that's determined."responded to Trump's attack.
Kevin Wagner, the chair of Florida Atlantic University's Department of Political Science, added that Trump has proven that his endorsement—or attacks—can impact the outcome of a race.
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