GOP Candidates Face Donald Trump’s Wrath in Primaries Contests

from WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch · host Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal

Senator Bill Cassidy loses in the Louisiana GOP primary after Donald Trump pushes hard for his opponent as payback for voting to convict him during his second impeachment trial. Could Thomas Massie suffer the same fate in what’s becoming a high-priced House contest for Republicans? Plus, with very few legislative achievements to run on, what are the prospects for Republicans to retain control of Congress after the November midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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