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Republicans All But Erase Trump From Campaign Ads as Midterms Near

New data shows GOP midterm candidates have largely dropped Donald Trump from campaign ads just weeks before Election Day.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 12:40 PM

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Newsweek· Oct 20, 12:40 PMRepublicans All But Erase Trump From Campaign Ads as Midterms Near

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Republicans All But Erase Trump From Campaign Ads as Midterms Near – KnowGov