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Trump's Primary Bloodbath Is *Eating The GOP Alive*

The author describes Trump’s support for Massie’s opponent and argues that the primary result reflects poorly on Trump’s influence.

Trump's Primary Bloodbath Is *Eating The GOP Alive*
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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The article says a Trump-backed candidate defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in a Republican primary, but argues the result does not demonstrate Trump’s strength. It also suggests Ken Paxton could overtake John Cornyn in a Texas Senate primary.

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Donald Trump R · President of the United States
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who intervened in the Republican primary

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative defeated in a Republican primary

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas Senate candidate mentioned as a possible primary winner

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator and Texas Senate candidate mentioned as a possible primary loser

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Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky Republican Primary

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