Trump runs home to Alabama. GOP internal polls worse than public. Independents below 10% on Trump — the sleeping giant stirs. Media Blitz Pod
Trump ran home to Alabama because most of America doesn’t want him anywhere near their state. GOP internal polls are reportedly worse than the public ones. And independents — now 45% of the country and climbing — are polling him below 10% approval. The sleeping giant is stirring, and this episode captures the moment it started showing up on cable news.
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