Fox 2 – Former President Donald Trump hasn’t been shy about using some pretty strong language to describe his opponent, from mispronouncing Vice President Kamala Harris’ name and other unflattering words in between.

The Democratic nominee has a seven-point lead among independent women, and many experts suggest they could be one of the keys to victory.

Debbie Stabenow, a senior Democratic U.S. senator from Michigan, said his language was offensive to women.

“The words he uses are… it’s an insult, it’s ridiculous,” she said. “Women find it offensive.”

Despite all this, Trump is winning about 26% of the female vote, but some of his advisers have still suggested he refrain from personal attacks and focus on policy differences.

Pete Hoekstra, the new chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, wouldn’t necessarily answer that question.

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“I think attacking Ms. Harris and talking about politics is exactly the right thing to do,” Hoekstra said.

Skubick: “Calling her ugly is not a matter of politics.”

“(Laughter) The campaign is focused on talking about the differences between Donald Trump’s policies and their impact in Michigan and Harris’ policies in Michigan,” Hoekstra said.

Analyst Bernie Porn weighed in on the matter, stating that more female voters rejected Trump as a result.

“She seems to refuse to stop calling her names,” he said. “She has gained a huge following among women.”

Hoekstra concludes that the average voter is more concerned with inflation, gas costs and protecting the U.S. border than with personal attacks.

“They don’t say, ‘I don’t like what Donald Trump is saying.’ They go and say it’s about the economy and borders,” he said.

Harris told her opponent, “If you have something to say, say it to my face.”

He will have the opportunity to do so during the first debate next Tuesday, but will he take advantage of it?