Indiana Republicans Prolong the GOP’s Hostage Crisis

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Indiana Republicans Prolong the GOP’s Hostage Crisis

TL;DR

  • Trump-backed candidates won five of seven contested Indiana state Senate primary districts.
  • The incumbents targeted by Trump lost significantly, some by wide margins.
  • The results demonstrate Donald Trump's continued dominance over the Republican party.
  • Republican officials are likely to remain compliant with Trump due to these primary outcomes.
  • The author questions whether Trump's support was the sole reason for the victories and if the results are beneficial for others.