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POLITICSMay 27 · 18:24 UTCSEMAFORBurgess Everett

Republicans catch the Trump strain of tea party fever

Republican senators John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy suffered primary defeats in Texas and Louisiana, driven by Trump-backed challengers and anti-incumbent sentiment. Trump's endorsements and criticism of these senators amplified their losses, reflecting a resurgence of tea party-style rebellion within the GOP.

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