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Trump, conservative groups split over GOP Senate candidates in Alabama
The Alabama Republican primary for U.S. Senate sounds like the start of a political satire to some. A longtime politician takes on a popular football coach for a seat in the world’s greatest deliberative body. But instead of starring on the big screen, Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville are appearing in diners, public squares and video calls to challenge Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) for his seat. Jones, a former civil rights lawyer, narrowly won a 2017 special election against Roy Moore.
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House Democrats expanding fundraising lead over Republican challengers
Four months before Election Day, House Democrats are building on their immense fundraising lead over Republican challengers. House candidates have raised nearly $457 million compared to Republicans’ $365 million. That fundraising difference is even larger in swing districts currently held by well-funded Democratic incumbents. In 13 races holding primaries in June and July that are considered competitive by the Cook Political Report, incumbent Democrats have 9 times more money in the bank.
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Conservative and agricultural interests clash in runoff with Trump’s former doctor
In Texas’ 13th district Republican primary runoff, Josh Winegarner and Ronny Jackson are engaged in a big-spending contest, pitting President Donald Trump’s endorsement against a candidate backed by agricultural interests. Winegarner, a former lobbyist for the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, is running with establishment support from within the state. He has endorsements from a slew of current and former Texas public officials, including the district’s retiring incumbent.
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