Democrats doubt political windfall for Trump after second assassination attempt
By
Christian Datoc
September 17, 2024 11:14 am
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Democrats aren’t overly concerned that a second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump will help him take political momentum away from Vice President Kamala Harris.
The first attempt on Trump’s life two months ago in Butler, Pennsylvania, sparked an outpouring of sympathy that some speculated could aid his bid for president. But the shooting, during which a bullet grazed Trump’s ear, eventually fell out of the news as Democrats pressured President Joe Biden to leave the presidential race.
The second attempt has brought the threat of political violence back into the spotlight. The Secret Service stopped alleged gunman Ryan Wesley Routh on Sunday before he could fire a shot. However, multiple Democratic strategists told the Washington Examiner that, if anything, Harris, who replaced Biden at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket in July, is somewhat insulated from any political fallout since she is not president.
At the same time, the incident gives Harris a chance to demonstrate she can rise above the partisan vitriol. Harris said she was “thankful” Trump was safe following the assassination attempt and condemned political violence.
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