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Trump's revenge campaign backfires as scorned Republicans hit back
What happened
AlterNet reports that several outgoing Republican lawmakers are withholding support from candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump after clashing with him or losing influence within the party. Their refusals could weaken Republican campaigns in Texas, North Carolina, and Nevada, but the reporting does not establish that Trump’s endorsement campaign has already “backfired” at the ballot box.
In Texas, Sen. John Cornyn has declined to assist Attorney General Ken Paxton, who defeated him in the Republican primary with Trump’s endorsement, while continuing to raise money for…
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