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Trump's neutrality in Georgia Senate race raises fears of runoff

Trump has endorsed in some contested races but has privately indicated that he may sit out Georgia's Senate primary.

Trump's neutrality in Georgia Senate race raises fears of runoff
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Republican leaders and candidates are pressing Donald Trump to intervene in costly Senate primaries, while he appears reluctant to endorse in Georgia. They worry that prolonged contests could divert resources from competitive races and make it harder to defeat Jon Ossoff.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsements and apparent neutrality are central to the Senate primary disputes

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Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Georgia representative and Senate candidate seeking Trump's endorsement

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator seeking Trump's endorsement in his primary

Cornyn's version of this story ↗
Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Georgia senator and prospective general-election opponent of the Republican nominee

Former ambassador and Republican Senate candidate in New Hampshire

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Senate Republican whip supporting Cornyn

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader urging Trump to consider the costs of remaining neutral

Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Georgia representative and Republican Senate candidate

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator facing a primary challenge from Julia Letlow

Former senator and New Hampshire Senate candidate

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Texas representative and Senate candidate

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and Republican Senate candidate challenging Cassidy

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator and Senate GOP campaign chief

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate

Former football coach and Republican Senate candidate in Georgia

Georgia House candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor supporting Derek Dooley

Part of a bigger story

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Trump Endorses Julia Letlow in Louisiana Senate Race

The articles center on Trump’s role in Republican Senate races: he endorsed Julia Letlow in Louisiana, while Republican leaders urged him to endorse John Cornyn in Texas. Center outlets focus on the Louisiana endorsement and its implications for Cassidy and other Republican candidates. Right-leaning outlets focus on pressure to back Cornyn and concerns about Ken Paxton’s general-election prospects.

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