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Here are the GOP victims of Trump’s retribution campaign

President Trump has taken bold strides in recent months to oust GOP lawmakers over perceived disloyalty to his administration — often against the wishes of congressional leadership. The president has recruited primary challengers and derided sitting lawmakers in lengthy, expletive-filled social med...

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CenterHere are the GOP victims of Trump’s retribution campaign

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Right / center-rightGOP Senate Candidate’s Campaign Account Calls Alleged Matt Lauer Rape Victim ‘Sloppy Seconds’

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The HillNews report · May 23, 10:00 AM

Here are the GOP victims of Trump’s retribution campaign

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President Trump has taken bold strides in recent months to oust GOP lawmakers over perceived disloyalty to his administration — often against the wishes of congressional leadership. The pre...

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MediaiteNews report · May 22, 10:19 PM

GOP Senate Candidate’s Campaign Account Calls Alleged Matt Lauer Rape Victim ‘Sloppy Seconds’

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Collins has long raised eyebrows and grabbed headlines with his trolling, off-color social media posts. The post GOP Senate Candidate’s Campaign Account Calls Alleged Matt Lauer Rape Victim...

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