Karen Handel is still trying to have it both ways in the wake of Donald Trump’s fundraiser for her. The Republican House candidate knows Trump dramatically underperformed in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, but she’s can’t afford to alienate his base. So when Neil Cavuto asked, she had her weaselly talking points ready:
“He’s the president of the United States, so to be able to have the President’s support is a good thing, especially in a very solid Republican district,” she said. “With that said, it’s the press and the Ossoff folks and the Democrats who want to make this about the president. This is about the people of the 6th District.”
She’ll take the $750,000 Trump raised for her Friday. She’ll take his public praise. But does she welcome his support? Yes, but she’d really rather not talk about it.
Karen Handel has 750,000 Trump-raised dollars. Jon Ossoff has you. Can you give $5?