Rep. Bob Good campaign claims he ‘can still prevail’ in cliff-hanger Virginia primary after Trump-backed rival declares victory
Politics,2024 House Elections,Kevin McCarthy,Donald Trump,Matt Gaetz,Freedom Caucus
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House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good was adamant Wednesday that he could still eke out a win in his bruising Virginia primary contest against state Sen. John McGuire, despite trailing by more than 300 votes.
After the bulk of the ballots were tallied Tuesday night, McGuire — who scored the coveted endorsement of former President Donald Trump last month — declared victory, telling supporters: “I’m your Republican nominee.”
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