Northern Kentucky GOP voters show conflict over Trump's second term
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 4
Northern Kentucky GOP voters show conflict over Trump's second term
4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 4
Ahead of Kentucky's May 19 primary, some Republicans in deep-red Kenton County cited the Iran war, living costs and a federal-agents shooting in Minnesota.
Voters said anti-abortion and pro-gun messages were not enough, pressing candidates for plans on roads, bridges, childcare, retirement and bringing more federal money back to Kentucky.
The discontent mirrors national polling showing weaker approval for Trump's economy and immigration handling, raising the risk that disillusioned Republican voters stay home rather than switch parties.
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