RNC Co-Chair Casey Crosby on Key Races and Trump's Stance on Government Shutdown

Republican Candidates and Campaign Outlook

• 🎯 Casey Crosby, RNC co-chair, expresses confidence in Republican candidates in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, citing a "deep bench" in the party.
• 🗳️ In New Jersey, the campaign is pleased with early voting turnout, noting that while some Republicans are still hesitant to embrace early voting, they anticipate strong election day participation.
• 📈 Trends show low propensity voters are turning out early, indicating the Republican message is resonating, unlike the opposition's.

New York City and Virginia Elections

• 🏙️ Regarding New York City, Crosby acknowledges polls tightening but questions whether Andrew Cuomo has a chance against Zoran Mandani, highlighting concerns about a "communist leading New York City."
• 📊 While polls suggest a potential win for Mandani, Crosby emphasizes that "anything can happen on election day."
• 🐎 In Virginia, despite polls indicating Abigail Spanberger's likely win, Crosby believes there's a chance for a Republican upset, with some polls showing a close race for Governor Winome Sears.

Trump's Stance on Government Shutdown

• 🚫 President Trump is refusing to be "extorted" by Democrats to end the government shutdown, stating Republicans are unified and that Democrats "own the shutdown."
• 🗣️ Trump described Democrats as having "lost their way" and become "crazed lunatics" for voting against extensions.
• 🤝 Crosby asserts the Republican party is unified under Trump, labeling the shutdown as the "Schumer shutdown" and criticizing Democrats for using "veterans, women, children as bargaining chips."