Republican Voters Rallying to Trump Leave Leaders in Awkward Spot
Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell are jockeying to shield themselves from blame if Donald Trump loses the election.
Republican Quandary: What a Trump Loss Would Mean for GOP
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Donald Trump is narrowing Hillary Clinton's national lead in the final days before Tuesday’s election, thanks in part to growing support from Republican voters.
But Clinton remains favored to win, and Republican leaders are subtly working to shield themselves from recriminations in the event they lose a third consecutive presidential election for the first time since the 1940s.