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Trump’s GOP Kingmaker Status on the Line

January 21, 2022 · 11:43 am ET · Leave a Comment

Aaron Blake: “Among the many things Donald Trump is prone to hyping and often vastly overselling, his endorsement record is near the top of the list.”

“The events of the next several months will severely test his ability to sell that record, as his 2022 endorsements are in many cases struggling to deliver an early return on his investment — and at a crucial time when it comes to Trump’s campaign to retain his hold on the GOP.”

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