New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu expressed that former President Donald Trump would have a tougher time defeating Vice President Kamala Harris than President Joe Biden in a general election.
During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sununu highlighted the increasing support for Harris among female voters, suggesting that suburban women are likely to rally behind her more than they would for Biden. He urged Trump to prioritize economic issues to win over these key demographics.
Sununu credited Harris and her team for skillfully positioning her image, suggesting that they’ve managed to distance her from controversies and present her as a fresh figure despite being in office for four years.
He explained that this strategy has successfully diverted focus from her record while exploiting Trump’s tendency to react defensively. Sununu saw this as a smart approach that could enhance Harris’s competitiveness against Trump.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Sununu also responded to a clip from a Trump press conference, where the former president claimed he was “entitled” to make personal attacks against Harris. Sununu advised that personal attacks were ineffective and instead urged Trump to focus on communicating with independent and female voters to secure victory in the election. He emphasized that simply asserting one’s entitlement was not a winning strategy.
According to Sununu, Trump should concentrate on appealing to suburban women and independent voters, groups that are essential for a Republican victory. He suggested that these voters, especially suburban mothers, might be more inclined to vote for Harris or stay disengaged unless Trump modifies his approach and talks about issues they care about.
Sununu concluded by noting that if Trump could focus on substantive issues that matter to the American public, particularly those related to the economy, he could find success in November. He urged Trump to return to the themes that helped make him popular in the past, suggesting that a more focused campaign could turn the election in his favor.
