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Freedom Caucus Surges to Congress | Kansas City News
Rick Brattin, a Republican state senator and former leader of Missouri’s Freedom Caucus, just won his primary for U.S. House — setting up a showdown with Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Brattin’s victory, with 45% in a crowded race, signals growing power for conservative caucuses that disrupt GOP leadership but align with the party’s core values. These groups, like the Freedom Caucus (a 2024 successor to the 2018 Conservative Caucus), have already propelled members into Congress — proving that even small, vocal factions can reshape electoral outcomes. Experts say this trend reflects shifting voter…
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