Republicans re-emphasize tough-on-crime message ahead of midterm elections
Summary
From coast to coast, Republicans are returning to a tough-on-crime message in their midterm campaigns, focusing on public disorder, illegal immigration and violent crime as voters sour on the party's handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran. The effectiveness of the strategy remains uncertain, with some Republicans skeptical about its impact on voters.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 6 October
Republicans are focusing on public disorder, illegal immigration and violent crime in their midterm campaigns, though some in the party are skeptical about the strategy's impact on voters.
- 15:52PBS NewsHourRepublicans focus on tough-on-crime message before difficult midterm elections
- 11:46LA TimesRepublicans return to tough-on-crime message before difficult midterm elections
- 02:57ABC NewsRepublicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections
- 00:03The Philadelphia InquirerRepublicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections