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New Polls Suggest Trump Nemesis Thomas Massie Leads Kentucky GOP Primary Despite Intense Pressure From the President

Polls show Gallrein trailing Massie, while Trump and several Republican figures back his challenge.

New Polls Suggest Trump Nemesis Thomas Massie Leads Kentucky GOP Primary Despite Intense Pressure From the President
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Two polls show Rep. Thomas Massie leading Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s Republican primary, despite President Trump’s campaign against Massie. The surveys put Massie ahead by nine points and about five points, respectively.

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Ed Gallrein R · KY
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Republican House candidate challenging Massie

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President campaigning against Massie and backing Gallrein

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and incumbent in the Republican primary

Massie's version of this story ↗
Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Kentucky representative and Senate candidate who endorsed Gallrein

Ron Paul
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Former congressman and father of Rand Paul who appeared at Massie’s livestream fundraiser

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former congresswoman who appeared at Massie’s livestream fundraiser

Justin Amash
Former U.S. Representative (L-MI)

Former congressman who appeared at Massie’s livestream fundraiser

Tim Sheehy
R · MT · SEN

Montana senator who endorsed Gallrein

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator who appeared at Massie’s livestream fundraiser

ALSO MENTIONED  Chris LaCivita, Republican strategist working to unseat Massie

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Polls Show Thomas Massie Leading Ed Gallrein in Kentucky Primary

Polls show Thomas Massie leading Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s Republican primary; Gallrein has Donald Trump’s endorsement. Left-leaning outlets frame the lead as a test of whether Trump’s backing can shift the primary. The unrated coverage also links the race to Trump, while emphasizing poll margins and broader stakes for the Republican Party.

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