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Missouri GOP House nominee charged in plot to plant cocaine on rival
Thomas Ross, who won his primary by nearly 30 votes, is facing a federal charge for allegedly asking his campaign manager to plant cocaine on his opponent. The state GOP chairman wants him off the ballot.
Radio Free America: Let’s talk about who Republicans campaign with
Abdul El-Sayed has been asked about Hasan Piker by what feels like every outlet in the country. Nobody asked John James or Bill Huizenga about sharing a stage with Ted Nugent.
Report: Feds charge ICE agent Christian Castro in connection with Minneapolis shooting
The single charge is far less than those sought by local federal prosecutors.
Minnesota GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya reports assets totaling $10.7M to $37.9M
The retired sportscaster and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate has assets putting her near or in the top 1% of wealthiest Americans.
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Lisa Demuth wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary in upset victory, continues longshot bid against Amy Klobuchar
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