Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu criticized Democratic infighting, arguing the party is more focused on blaming each other than addressing voter concerns. Sununu’s comments came after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz suggested Republicans fear his working-class persona, claiming, “I can fix a truck…they know I’m not putting this in people’s grill” during a Fox News appearance. Sununu dismissed Walz’s remarks as out-of-touch, noting Democrats’ reliance on identity politics backfired in the 2024 election.
– : Sununu accused Democrats of “lining up to throw each other under the bus” instead of taking responsibility for policy failures. He highlighted their inability to counter Republican momentum on issues like border security and fiscal responsibility.
– : Despite Walz’s attempt to frame his “truck-fixing” image as a strength, Sununu argued Democrats’ focus on identity-driven narratives alienated voters. He pointed to polling showing Trump’s dominance among white men (+41 net approval) contrasted with Democrats’ struggles to connect with key demographics like white college-educated women (-38 approval).
– : Sununu emphasized GOP victories stem from prioritizing policy over personal attacks, citing Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as an example of fiscal accountability resonating with voters. He criticized Walz and Kamala Harris for doubling down on “ultra-progressive” agendas, such as defending leniency for illegal immigrants and Hamas-linked activists.
Sununu, weighing a 2026 Senate run, framed New Hampshire as a winnable battleground for Republicans amid Democratic retirements and internal disarray. His remarks underscore a broader Republican effort to capitalize on Democratic divisions ahead of midterm elections.