Making of a Martyr: The Propaganda War Over Thomas Massie’s Defeat
Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary to Ed Gallrein due to a significant shift in Republican sentiment favoring cooperation with President Trump. A recent poll indicated that 80% of Republicans wanted Congress to support Trump rather than oppose him, which Massie failed to recognize. As a result, his defeat highlights the enduring influence of Trump within the GOP and the rejection of Massie's contrarian approach.
- ▪A Quinnipiac poll revealed that 80% of Republicans believe Congress should work with President Trump.
- ▪Massie's brand was built on conflict, which did not align with the desires of his constituents.
- ▪Trump's endorsements continue to hold significant weight in GOP primaries.
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Making of a Martyr: The Propaganda War Over Thomas Massie’s Defeat Scott Pinsker | 1:04 PM on May 21, 2026 AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr. Here’s an updated version of a very old Jewish joke:Irving Cohen, age 102, died and went to Heaven.“Irving,” the Almighty said, “you lived a long and difficult life. Your grandparents were slaughtered by the Cossacks. Your parents were captured by the Nazis. You spent your childhood in a Holocaust camp. When you moved to Israel, your family was attacked by the Arabs in seven separate wars. Your great-granddaughter was murdered by Hamas on October 7. But still, you persevered.
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