Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump’s endorsements in the recent GOP primaries resulted in a 37-0 win for his backed candidates. Trump’s power and influence within the Republican Party were on display, with his endorsed candidates winning in high-profile races, including Ed Gallrein’s victory over Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Trump’s heavy hand in the primaries may have repercussions in the midterm elections, where Republicans will be defending their thin majorities in the House and Senate.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump’s endorsement power and grip on the Republican Party are on full display. His backed candidates win, and those who defy him are ousted. The president’s influence is a familiar force in the primaries. Trump’s heavy hand may cause concerns in the midterm elections. The president’s power is a performance, a show of force. The question is, what’s the cost of this performance?
Author: Evan Null
