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Headline Roundup August 11th, 2017

Tweets Against the GOP

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Donald Trump continues to ramp up his tweets criticizing Mitch McConnell and the other GOP senators. Will these actions hurt the GOP in the Midterms or is it all part of a larger strategy?

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Are Trump’s tweets stupid or strategic?
Are Trump’s tweets stupid or strategic?

The Hill

News

It’s no secret that Twitter is Trump’s soap box du jour. In one day, Trump blasted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for failing to repeal and replace ObamaCare, firmly cementing the ongoing feud between the two Republicans and — perhaps most significant — highlighting the divide between two divisions of government.

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Sean Hannity: If McConnell can't lead, he should go fishing – or just go away
Opinion

President Trump continues to slam spineless Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for complaining that Trump has “excessive expectations.” Well, senator, a lot of us who voted Republicans into power share those expectations – as well as the president’s frustration.

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Trump’s baffling attacks on McConnell could be costly to the president
News

The world has gotten another clear-eyed look at President Trump as he continues to rattle cages during his working vacation at his golf course in Bedminster, N.J. He has displayed one gear, one speed — attack and attack again.

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