House Republicans’ Midterm Results Are on Candidates, Not Trump or McCarthy: Rep. Burchett

WASHINGTON—The reason for the Republicans’ lackluster performance in the midterm House races came down to each individual candidate, according to Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.).
“Each candidate is responsible for their own campaign: their staff, the promises they make, and everything down to the color of their yard signs,” the congressman told The Epoch Times in an email.
“Whatever happens is on the candidate,” he added. Burchett didn’t think that former President Donald Trump or House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy should bear the primary responsibility for the lack of a “red wave” during the midterms.
In addition, he said the Republicans should focus on “governing” in the upcoming Congress. “We need to stick to our Commitment to America and bring legislation to the floor that enacts real changes to help Americans—not just giant spending packages and feel-good bills,” Burchett said referring to the name of the House GOP’s legislative agenda….}

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