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Because as America knows by now, the ex-President will not tolerate being ignored. Trump's bad taste assault on the former secretary of state stood out among an avalanche of tributes from both sides of the aisle. But it recalled Trump's vicious attacks on the late Vietnam War hero, Sen. John McCain, and offered a reminder of his extreme, self-obsessed and base-pleasing antics that alienated suburban voters and women when Republicans lost the House in and then the Senate and the presidency in Trump's blast underscored how, at any second, any Republican campaign can find itself overshadowed by the ex-President, who was back at the center of attention on Tuesday.

And the problem is likely to be far worse in the midterm elections, which Trump is using to launch his next presidential campaign and wants to turn into a single-issue event based on his false claims the race was stolen. That may succeed in ruby red districts where Trump remains wildly popular. But it could be disastrous for Republicans wooing more moderate voters in the suburbs in Senate races in Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania and House seats across the nation that could make Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California the next speaker.

Trump's behavior, specifically his obsession with his election lies, were also on the mind of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who is eyeing control of the chamber after the midterms. Chuck Grassley, were embracing the ex-President despite his role in inciting the Capitol insurrection on January 6.

McAuliffe plays his Trump card. Out of office and off the ballot, Trump's influence still looms. McAuliffe might have expected a far easier ride in this election, given that Democrats have turned the commonwealth into a blue bastion since President Barack Obama broke through in He's running the opposite strategy to his rival.

While Youngkin rarely mentions Trump, McAuliffe can't stop talking about him -- especially on days, more often than not, when he dominates the news. McAuliffe hopes that Virginians will be so spooked by Trump's refusal to leave the scene, they won't trust Youngkin. Youngkin has said the reason he's running is so much because of Donald Trump," McAuliffe said. Later, the former governor told CNN: "They are running together Defense attorney explains how much jail time Bannon could get if convicted.

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