MAGA ‘ploy’ to oust congressman threatens to backfire as Trump voters defect: report
Republicans’ effort to redraw a North Carolina Democrat out of Congress could backfire as voters angered by the new boundaries and President Donald Trump’s policies rally behind him, The Atlantic reported Friday.
Rep. Don Davis faces Republican Laurie Buckhout in a district redrawn to favor the GOP. Even Davis’ own home was drawn out of the district — leaving his wife, children and hometown neighbors unable to vote for him.
But recent polls still show a close contest, The Atlantic's Madeleine Carlisle reported, with some former Trump voters backing the Democratic incumbent....
Oct 30, 2026