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Republicans fret 'cannibalizing ourselves' with primaries for bucking Trump


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 24th 2024 at 10:41 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Republicans are bristling at threats from President-elect Donald Trump and his surrogates to back primary challenges if they cross him on policies or Cabinet nominees. The repeated warnings of retribution from Trump and MAGA-world before he's even taken office have GOP lawmakers fearing it could undermine ambitious plans to enact his agenda and capitalize on

The article from MSN discusses the internal conflict within the Republican Party regarding the influence of former President Donald Trump on GOP primaries. Some Republicans are expressing concern over the party's direction, fearing that loyalty to Trump is overshadowing policy and governance issues. This has led to a situation where candidates who do not fully align with Trump's views or who have criticized him are facing primary challenges from Trump-endorsed candidates. This dynamic is causing division and what some describe as "cannibalizing ourselves," as the party focuses more on internal battles rather than presenting a united front against Democrats. The article highlights the tension between Trump loyalists and those advocating for a broader, less Trump-centric approach to win back the White House, with fears that this infighting could weaken the party's chances in future elections.

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