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7 in 10 doubt Trump would accept GOP losses in midterms: Survey

A new poll shows that most Americans surveyed doubt President Trump will accept the midterm election results if Republicans sustain losses in Congress and lose their majority. The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that 70 percent of respondents are not confident Trump will accept the results, including 36 percent of Republicans, 77 percent of…

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The Hill· Oct 20, 3:53 PM7 in 10 doubt Trump would accept GOP losses in midterms: Survey

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