Minneapolis — Some attendees at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday were hoping to see former President Donald Trump announce his running mate. He survived what the FBI is investigating as an assassination attempt. They have to do so soon, because the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee on Monday.
So far, the assassination attempt Fierce presidential election.
In the past 10 days, two political ratings analysts have downgraded President Biden’s chances of winning Minnesota. The Cook Report and Larry Sabato both upgraded Minnesota from “Democratic” to “Leaning Democratic.” Minnesota has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1972. And Richard Nixon.
Since Last month’s debateUntil now, the former president has kept an unusually low profile, with media attention focused on concerns about Biden’s debate performance.
Shocking assassination attempt leaves Trump wounded, perpetrator Rally participant dies The incident, which also left two people seriously injured, stunned Republicans and the nation.
Republicans now need to turn their attention to their party’s convention in Milwaukee this week. In addition to Trump’s acceptance speech on Thursday night, one of the highlights will be his selection of his running mate. It is widely believed Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio. Trump also named Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.
The assassination attempt and Trump’s close call are a reminder that the vice president is literally on the brink of assuming the presidency. At 78, Trump is second only to Biden as the oldest person to run for president. On Sunday, WCCO’s Esme Murphy asked Minnesota Republican Party Chairman David Hahn for his thoughts on the situation.
“To me, it is tragic when passions over political differences turn into violence and it cannot be tolerated. I hope that people can take a step back and realise that differences can exist without taking such extreme actions,” Han said.
After the assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981, his approval rating soared. Candidates’ approval ratings also typically rise after party conventions.
The Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago from August 19th to 22nd.
