The Alaska GOP became the latest state Republican party to cancel its Republican Primary in support of President TrumpDonald John TrumpJulián Castro: It’s time for House Democrats to ‘do something’ about Trump Warren: Congress is ‘complicit’ with Trump ‘by failing to act’ Sanders to join teachers, auto workers striking in Midwest MORE.
The Party’s State Central Committee said in a statement to The Associated Press that a primary “would serve no useful purpose” because Trump is the president.
This month, Republican parties in Nevada, South Carolina and Kansas similarly voted to get rid of their primary contests.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill WeldWilliam (Bill) WeldOvernight Energy: California, 23 other states sue Trump over vehicle emissions rule | Climate strike protests hit cities across globe | Interior watchdog expands scope of FOIA investigation | Dems accuse officials of burying climate reports Bill Weld: ‘I wouldn’t take money from the oil and gas companies’ Bill Weld on climate change: Let the market decide MORE (R), Former South Carolina Gov. Mark SanfordMarshall (Mark) Clement SanfordTrump challenger Bill Weld: ‘My goal is to win’ The Hill’s Morning Report – Pompeo condemns Iran for ‘act of war’ while Trump moves with caution The Hill Interview: Sanford says Trump GOP doing ‘serious brand destruction’ MORE (R) and former Rep. Joe WalshJoe WalshTrump challenger Bill Weld: ‘My goal is to win’ The Hill Interview: Sanford says Trump GOP doing ‘serious brand destruction’ Poll: Bill Weld leads among Trump GOP challengers with 5 percent support MORE (R-Ill.) are all challenging Trump for the party’s nomination. Polling has showed, however, that the vast majority of Republicans hold a favorable opinion of Trump.
