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A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn't at war with Iran.

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What happened In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn't at war with Iran.
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Right / center-rightA whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

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The Washington TimesNews report · Sep 6, 3:27 PM

A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn't at war with Iran.

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Sep 6, 4:13 PM

A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards

WASHINGTON — In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn’t at war with Iran.

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Sep 6, 3:27 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

Sep 6, 4:13 PM: Pittsburgh Tribune Review joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.