On the recordJuly 15, 2022
The problem is, you know, remember in 2016, Trump effectively consolidated enough of the vote during the primary to keep everyone else running against him at bay.
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msnbc.comChris Murphy: “The problem is, you know, remember in 2016, Trump effectively consolidated enough of the vote during the primary to keep…”
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Chris Murphy reflects on Trump's ability to consolidate support during the 2016 primaries and its implications for future elections.
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