▼ Bad look for BarrassoVoting Rights
Barrasso loves attention from the media, but not protecting press freedoms
The column criticizes Barrasso’s defense of Trump’s press restrictions and his comments about the coming election.
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WyoFile columnist Kerry Drake criticizes Sen. John Barrasso for defending President Donald Trump’s restrictions on news organizations and argues Barrasso’s comments undermine press freedom. The column also disputes Barrasso’s characterization of the midterm political landscape, citing a poll showing Democratic congressional candidates ahead.
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Senator and Senate majority whip criticized for defending Trump’s restrictions on news organizations and for his election remarks.
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President whose administration restricted press access and whom Barrasso defended.
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