Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
Category: Republican Party
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Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign
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Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke
The New York Times – On the Runway:Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.
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Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.
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How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home
The New York Times – On the Runway:As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.
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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
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Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office
The New York Times – On the Runway:Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.
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Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
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Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
The New York Times – Business:With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.
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Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill
The New York Times – Business:Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.
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U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It
The New York Times – Business:The debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.