Thomas Massie Lost to Donald Trump. He May Still Get the Last Laugh.
Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary in Kentucky to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein. Despite his defeat, Massie was celebrated by supporters who urged him to run for president, highlighting a divide within the GOP. His resistance to Trump and the party establishment may signal the emergence of a new faction within the Republican Party.
- ▪Thomas Massie lost the Republican primary in Kentucky by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent.
- ▪His defeat was notable as he had held the seat since 2012 and was seen as a hero by many supporters.
- ▪Massie's opposition to Trump and the GOP leadership contributed to his loss, as voters sought a more traditional party candidate.
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- ▪ Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and the Long, Slow Death of the Tea Party — Reason Magazine
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Politics The End of Thomas Massie Is the Beginning of Something New The lawmaker’s resistance to a Trump-backed ouster has real implications for the future of the GOP. By Ben Jacobs May 19, 202611:26 PM Left: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who lost his Kentucky primary Tuesday night. Right: Ed Gallrein, the Trump-backed challenger who defeated him. Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Kenny Holston/Pool/Getty Images and Jon Cherry/Getty Images. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Hebron, Kentucky—On election night here, Thomas Massie was repeatedly and loudly cheered by jubilant supporters who urged him to run for president.
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