Sen. Rob Portman
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On ABC’s “This Week” Host George Stephanopoulos
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“Well, he’s very popular with Republicans, and the poll shows that. I do think that the policy is even more popular, “said Portman.
‘That’s why Republicans did actually do well in 2020, except for presidential level, as you know. Not one House Republican loses. In fact, 15 seats were taken up in the house, ‘he added. We did better in the Senate than expected. We picked up some state houses. ‘
Stephanopoulos pressured Portman and asked if policy could be the focus of the GOP if Trump is still the dominant force in the party.
“Well, it makes it harder sometimes. But look, I think he has an opportunity today to talk about his accomplishments. I mean, instead of talking about personalities or, you know, who may not have agreed with him. about the accusation not process, talk about what you did, ‘Portman said, pointing to the economic growth that took place during Trump’s term before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump will speak at CPAC on Sunday afternoon, which is his first public appearance since leaving the White House.
Portman announced in January that he would not looking for a third term as senator in 2022.
“We live in an increasingly polarized country where members of both parties are being pushed further to the right and further to the left, and that means too few people are actively seeking a common ground,” Portman said in a statement at the time. . .