Her. Rob Portman
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On ABC’s “This Week,” host George Stephanopoulos
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Well, he’s very popular among Republicans, and the polls show. I really think the policy is even more popular, ”said Portman.
“That’s why the Republicans actually did pretty well in 2020, except at the presidential level, as you know. Not a single House Republican lost. In fact, 15 seats in the House were taken, “he added.” We did better than expected in the Senate. We picked up some state houses. “
Stephanopoulos pressured Portman, asking if policy could be the focus of the GOP if Trump remains the dominant force in the party.
Well, it makes it harder sometimes. But look, I think he has the opportunity today to talk about his achievements. I mean, instead of talking about personalities or, you know, who might disagree with him on the accusation. process, talk about what you did, ”Portman said, noting the economic growth that occurred during Trump’s tenure before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump will speak at CPAC Sunday afternoon, his first public appearance since leaving the White House.
Portman announced in January that he would not looking for a third term as senator in 2022.
“We live in an increasingly polarized country where members of both parties are being pushed further to the right and further to the left, and that means too few people are actively seeking common ground,” Portman said in a statement at the time. .