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Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms
The Seattle Times and WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November’s midterm elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that government payouts would arrive.
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Left / center-leftGimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don’t expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms
The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report
CenterGimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms
WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report
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Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November’s midterm elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that gove...
