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Republicans Once Raced to Embrace Trump. Their Debate Answers Tell a Different Story Now

ATLANTA (AP) — Not long ago, Georgia gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson eagerly compared himself to his fellow billionaire in the Oval Office. He promised to be Donald Trump “with a Southern tone.” And sharing a summer rally stage, Jackson pointed at the president and declared, “I’m going to be this man’s favorite governor.”

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U.S. News & World Report· Oct 9, 5:29 PMRepublicans Once Raced to Embrace Trump. Their Debate Answers Tell a Different Story NowAlso ran in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WDIV ClickOnDetroit, WTOP

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Republicans once raced to embrace Trump. Their debate answers tell a different story nowRepublican nominees for Senate, the U.S. House and governor’s offices across the country are sidestepping President Trump or openly distancing themselves as they debate Democratic opponents before Election Day. Michigan Senate nominee Mike Rogers is criticizing Trump for his trade war with Canada. Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson campaigned…

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