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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,741 posts)
Sun Jul 11, 2021, 12:36 PM Jul 2021

Governors' races see flood of TFG sycophant candidates

Pro-Trump candidates are racing to launch gubernatorial campaigns across the country, posing a test for the former president's political brand in a number of key states going into 2022.

Over the July 4 holiday weekend, former GOP Chairman Allen West became the second primary challenger against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), while Republican Geoff Diehl announced he was running for governor in Massachusetts, potentially sparking a challenge against Gov. Charlie Baker (R), who has yet to announce whether he is running for another term.

Meanwhile, in Maine, former Gov. Paul LePage (R) formally announced his campaign for a third term as governor, while Republican Dan Cox jumped into the gubernatorial race in Maryland.

These candidates join a growing list of Republicans with their sights set on the governors' mansions in Ohio and Georgia.

"You're going to see situations where people are trying to out-Trump each other," said Republican strategist Doug Heye. "Ultimately, these candidates are making a bet, and the bet is Trump is powerful enough for them to be a vehicle to move into the governor's mansion."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/governors-races-see-flood-of-pro-trump-candidates/ar-AAM0XTg

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Governors' races see flood of TFG sycophant candidates (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2021 OP
And we have the pleasure of possibly having Sarah Huckabee as gov berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #1
Thx..I will! Even if their numbers aren't great these candidates need our support PortTack Jul 2021 #2

berniesandersmittens

(11,343 posts)
1. And we have the pleasure of possibly having Sarah Huckabee as gov
Sun Jul 11, 2021, 12:44 PM
Jul 2021

How the hell has Arkansas gone from Bill Clinton and Mike Beebe to another Huckabee?

Chris Jones - Democratic candidate is the best bet we've had in many years. Chip in to his campaign if you're able.

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Chris Jones for Arkansas - Chris Jones for Governor

PortTack

(32,707 posts)
2. Thx..I will! Even if their numbers aren't great these candidates need our support
Sun Jul 11, 2021, 01:55 PM
Jul 2021

When gqp candidates run unopposed, they are even more emboldened

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