Article snippet: Republican infighting has spilled out into public view less than one week before the midterm elections. MORE (R-Wis.), accusing the retiring lawmaker of not doing enough to protect the lower chamber’s majority. Earlier this week, conservative Rep. MORE’s (R-Iowa) racially insensitive remarks and support of white nationalist politicians earned a sharp and rare rebuke from the head of the House GOP’s campaign arm, increasing pressure on other leaders to follow suit. And scores of Republicans have openly rejected Trump’s call to end birthright citizenship via executive order, a controversial plan that has divided the GOP and further inflamed GOP tensions over immigration policy. The intraparty feuds, while hardly unusual for the Trump era, point to heightened tensions as control of the House appears to be slipping away from the GOP. It also threatens to distract Republicans and derail messaging plans while offering a preview of the finger-pointing that is likely to occur should Republicans suffer brutal electoral losses next week. “Republicans have a great economic message they can — and are trying to — run on. The birthright citizenship non-issue came out of nowhere and managed to further knock Republicans off message,” said Doug Heye, a GOP strategist and former spokesman for the Republican National Committee (RNC). “Trump’s shot at Ryan came while he has been campaigning tirelessly for GOP candidates, and causes Republican candidates to then respond to the latest... Link to the full article to read more