Headline Roundup June 13, 2018
Rep. Mark Sanford Loses Primary
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Republican Congressman Mark Sanford of South Carolina lost in the Republican primary election on Tuesday, and many publications are blaming his loss on the congressman's criticism of President Trump. Earlier in the day, President Trump had tweeted his support for Katie Arrington, Sanford's opponent, as well as saying Sanford "has been very unhelpful to me in my campaign to MAGA."
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Republican Rep. Mark Sanford became the latest proof point that fealty to President Donald Trump -- much more than purity on the issues -- matters most in GOP politics.
Sanford defeated in primary defined by support for Trump
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Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) appears to have lost his Tuesday primary, which became a referendum on his criticism of President Trump.
Rep. Mark Sanford loses to Republican primary challenger at Trump's urging
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Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., lost his Tuesday GOP primary to challenger Katie Arrington, hours after President Trump tweeted that he should be defeated.
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