Republican Strategy for 2025 Elections in Virginia and New Jersey
RNC Chair Michael Whatley discusses goals for the 2024 election cycle on 'My View with Lara Trump.' The Republican State Leadership Committee plans to focus on Virginia and New Jersey elections in 2025 to make electoral inroads in Democrat-leaning states.
Key Points
- Lessons learned from past experiences to create a winning strategy
- Avoiding a repeat of 2017 by fighting smarter
- Building on previous initiatives to establish a strong foundation in battleground areas
Pros
- Focus on legislative shortcomings of Democrats in key issues like taxes, crime, and education
- Targeting low-propensity Republican voters for engagement
- Robust absentee ballot and early voting initiatives planned
Cons
- Challenges ahead in gaining ground in Virginia and New Jersey
- Democrats confident in leveraging Trump's comeback for their advantage