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Primary Wars: Money, Loyalty, and the Gop

What a record-spending Kentucky primary reveals about Trump's grip on the GOP, the reach of pro-Israel and super PAC money, and the survival odds of defiant incumbents.

6 booksMay 19, 2026

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Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watchaljazeera.com Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to knownpr.org Massie’s primary is the most expensive in history. Pro-Israel groups have played a...politico.com

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