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politics15 days ago

Massie signals 2028 bid after Trump-backed primary loss

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) filed to run for his Kentucky House seat in 2028 just days after losing a primary to a Trump-backed challenger, part of Trump’s broader effort to punish GOP critics. Massie’s clash with Trump over issues like Israel-Iran policy and Epstein files framed a race that featured record-breaking ad spending. He said the filing will let him raise funds for ongoing political operations and possibly a federal office, though he has not decided which post to pursue.

via Politico|
#2028-election#kentucky#massie
Trump’s Loyalty Purge Deepens GOP Wedge Between base and swing voters
politics17 days ago

Trump’s Loyalty Purge Deepens GOP Wedge Between base and swing voters

Trump’s ongoing purge of GOP dissent intensifies after Thomas Massie’s primary defeat, signaling a power move to consolidate loyalty while risking cross-party support and complicating his agenda in a razor-thin Congress; with several high-profile critics still in office, polls showing weak broad support and independents turning away, the strategy could backfire in the upcoming midterms even as Trump’s core base remains ardently behind him.

via The Guardian|
#loyalty#massie#midterms
Trump Signals a 2028 Primary Hit List for GOP Rivals
politics19 days ago

Trump Signals a 2028 Primary Hit List for GOP Rivals

Trump says he will actively target Republican incumbents in 2028, naming Rep. Lauren Boebert, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Warren Davidson, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick as potential primary opponents, backed by a well-funded operation, in the wake of Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat and a broader conservative push; cautions that pursuing these fights could threaten narrow party majorities, with next moves focusing on whether he will challenge Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina's governor race.

via Axios|
#boebert#gop#massie
Massie Blocked from Running as Independent by 1920 Sore-Loser Law, Weighs Senate Write-In
politics20 days ago

Massie Blocked from Running as Independent by 1920 Sore-Loser Law, Weighs Senate Write-In

After losing Kentucky’s Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie cannot appear on November’s ballot as a candidate for the same office because of Kentucky’s 1920 sore-loser law. He could, however, run for a different statewide post, such as the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell, potentially as a write-in, though that path faces deadline constraints and likely challenges.

via WHAS11|
#kentucky#massie#politics
Trump Tightens GOP Grip as Massie Loses Kentucky Primary
us-politics20 days ago

Trump Tightens GOP Grip as Massie Loses Kentucky Primary

Trump tightens his hold on the GOP after backing Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie 55-45 in Kentucky’s primary, in what was the most expensive House primary in U.S. history with about $32 million spent. Massie’s loss continues a pattern of Trump-backed challengers replacing dissenters as voters in five other states held primaries, with Ken Paxton’s Texas bid to unseat Sen. John Cornyn seen as the next big test; Trump boasted that all his endorsements won in these contests, while several races head to runoffs and results roll in from Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Oregon.

via The Guardian|
#endorsements#gop#kentucky
politics20 days ago

Trump’s Revenge Tour Delivers GOP Wins, but at a Political Cost

Trump’s month of primary victories has reinforced his grip on the GOP, but the gains are coming at the expense of his broader agenda as lawmakers push back on funding measures and Iran policy, while endorsements like Paxton’s Texas bid boost his leverage with some voters even as others warn such moves could hurt battleground races ahead of the midterms; with voters prioritizing the economy, the revenge tour risks failing to translate into November momentum.

via Politico|
#cassidy#massie#paxton
Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending
politics20 days ago

Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the GOP primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a race widely framed as a referendum on Donald Trump, boosted by a record-breaking spending push from pro-Israel donors via AIPAC-backed groups that poured more than $15.8 million to oppose Massie or back Gallrein. The contest became the most expensive House primary in history, highlighting AIPAC’s influence in GOP politics as Massie faced accusations of antisemitism over his Israel stance and reiterated his opposition to foreign aid in general. Gallrein’s victory signals continued Trump-aligned pressure in Congress and the broader debate over U.S. support for Israel.

via The Intercept|
#aipac#ed-gallrein#israel
Trump-backed challenger tests Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
politics21 days ago

Trump-backed challenger tests Massie in Kentucky GOP primary

In Kentucky’s Tuesday primaries, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a frequent Trump critic, faces a GOP challenge from Ed Gallrein in the 4th District as Trump aims to purge disloyal lawmakers; voters also pick Senate and other House nominees and Louisville’s mayoral race, with the AP outlining polling times, party-specific voting rules, early voting figures, and recount thresholds, noting it will not project winners until margins are decisive.

via PBS|
#elections#kentucky#massie
politics21 days ago

Massie’s Stand in Kentucky Tests Trump’s Grip on the GOP

Trump’s ongoing revenge tour pits Rep. Thomas Massie’s Kentucky primary as a key test of whether GOP dissenters can survive Trump’s wrath. Massie faces a well-funded challenge from Ed Gallrein after opposing Iran intervention, spending, and the Epstein-file disclosures, with Trump endorsements helping rivals in other red-state races. A Massie victory would suggest Republicans can buck Trump and still win, while a loss would highlight Trump’s growing ability to punish rebels and reshape the party ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|
#gop#kentucky#massie
Trump's Grip Tested as Six-State Primary Day Reshapes the Midterms
us-politics21 days ago

Trump's Grip Tested as Six-State Primary Day Reshapes the Midterms

Voters in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho head to the polls for a pivotal primaries day that tests Donald Trump’s influence over the GOP and helps map Democrats’ path to Congress; Kentucky features Rep. Thomas Massie’s race fueled by Trump’s backing of Ed Gallrein and a contest to replace retiring Mitch McConnell, while other states host high-stakes races for congressional seats, governors and other statewide offices that could influence the November elections.

via The Guardian|
#kentucky#massie#mcconnell
politics21 days ago

Trump’s Revenge Drive Targets Massie in Kentucky Primary

Trump is pressuring Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s GOP primary as part of a monthlong revenge tour to punish dissent, backing Ed Gallrein to unseat Massie. A Massie loss would deepen intraparty fractures ahead of the lame-duck period, while a Massie win could embolden other critics. Cassidy, after a concession, signals no immediate challenge to Trump, though his stance on future votes remains unclear, and Democrats are blocking bipartisan bills like the SCORE Act, highlighting ongoing partisan battles.

via Politico|
#gop#kentucky#massie