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Trump, Republicans spend big in midterm home stretch

Republicans are banking on last minute injections of cash to boost the party’s most vulnerable candidates less than two weeks out from Election Day. President Trump announced on Tuesday that his political operation will spend over $400 million to support GOP candidates, while the Republican National Committee (RNC) confirmed it is transferring $50 million...

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The Hill· Oct 22, 10:00 AMTrump, Republicans spend big in midterm home stretch
NewsNation· Oct 22, 12:09 PMTrump, Republicans spend big in midterm home stretch

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