Campaign latest: Barrasso on the trail
Summary
John Bresdaan reports on Senator John Barrasso’s defense of Senate Republican Leader John Thune’s leadership and his loyalty to President Trump despite voter fatigue. The episode also covers the Congressional Leadership Fund abandoning its campaign to defeat Democrat Henry Cuellar in Texas, signaling the limits of redistricting. Finally, hosts discuss how the unpopular war with Iran is causing significant political fallout and demotivating Republican voters on the campaign trail.
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Show intro and Washington headlines overview
John Barrasso on trail: Thune's future and Trump fatigue
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CLF cuts spending in Texas and other key races
Political fallout from Iran war on the campaign trail
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