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Looks Like Donald Trump Might Not Be Able To Get Rid Of Thomas Massie

Massie is polling ahead of Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in their upcoming Republican primary.

Looks Like Donald Trump Might Not Be Able To Get Rid Of Thomas Massie
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Two polls show Rep. Thomas Massie leading Ed Gallrein in their upcoming Kentucky Republican primary, despite Gallrein’s backing from Donald Trump and Trump-aligned groups. The article examines whether Trump’s endorsement can overcome Massie’s polling advantage.

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This story reports what happened without casting Massie in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Massie’s record.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and incumbent in the Kentucky Republican primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Republican primary challenger to Thomas Massie

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House, mentioned in Massie’s criticism of Gallrein

Liz Cheney
Former U.S. Representative (R-WY)

Former representative cited as a comparison for Gallrein’s criticism of Massie

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Gallrein and is a major influence in the primary

Tom Rice
Former U.S. Representative (R-SC)

Former representative cited as a past primary loser after voting to impeach Trump

Peter Meijer
Former U.S. Representative (R-MI)

Former representative cited as a past primary loser after voting to impeach Trump

ALSO MENTIONED  Trey Grayson, Former Kentucky secretary of state and political analyst

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Polls Show Thomas Massie Leading Kentucky Republican Primary

Polls show Thomas Massie leading Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s Republican primary, despite President Donald Trump’s support for Gallrein and efforts against Massie. Left-leaning outlets present Massie’s lead as a possible exception to Trump’s influence over Republican primaries. Center outlets also emphasize his lead despite Trump’s opposition, without making that broader influence the main focus.

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