'The numbers are startling': GOP strategists fret over electoral 'pattern' that's emerging

Republican strategists are increasingly worried about the enthusiasm gap that has been driving Democratic wins since the 2024 election.

Democratic candidates have outpaced Kamala Harris' 2024 performance by double digits in race after race, by an average of 10.5 percentage points in 20 state legislative special elections this year and 13.9 points in the 67 state House and Senate races last year, reported Axios.

"Many Republicans trace their troubles to Trump not being on the ballot this year or in 2028," Axios reported.