Many Trump Picks Did Well Running For Open Seats, But Struggled Against Incumbents

Trump voters largely remain enthusiastic about the former president and would considering voting for him again in 2024, but some had a hard time seeing past their affection for the conservative, incumbent politicians he was opposing when casting their primary ballots. That was great news for Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national political correspondent Don Gonyea, and national political correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

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