Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses Michigan Primary to a Man Who Suspended His Campaign
A candidate who had already suspended his campaign won a Michigan Republican primary election, defeating the candidate that President Trump had endorsed. The winner had stopped campaigning and spending money a month earlier, while still publicly supporting his rival.
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5 sourcesTrump-Endorsed Candidate Loses Michigan Primary to a Man Who Suspended His Campaign
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1 sourceHouse candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee
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9 sourcesRepublicans embrace candidate who dropped out after shocking win over Trump-backed Amir Hassan
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1 articleRepublican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan
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