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'Tone deaf' Republican buried in mockery for plea to 'give us a little gas money!'

Yet another Republican who voted to support President Donald Trump's war in Iran has been caught imploring supporters to chip in gas money for their campaign bus. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), currently running for Senate against Democrat Josh Turek, joins a list of several other Republicans who have made this request of their supporters, including Sens.…

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