What to Watch in Primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota
New York TimesMAY 25 2024
US Primary Election: Results From 5 States
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The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump-backed candidates winning their primary elections in four states symbolizes his lasting influence across the GOP. It's clear that on national security, Ukraine, abortion, and immigration, congressional Republicans and 2024 candidates follow their leader.
Democratic narrative
Not all Republicans were victorious on Tuesday. McCarthy's revenge efforts against dissenters within the GOP were largely unsuccessful despite substantial funding and campaigning. These fissures show that the GOP doesn't have a united front coming into the general elections.