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Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms

Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The offering of government checks has become a go-to tactic for President Donald Trump when he faces a political jam.

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  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    President Donald Trump is hoping $5,000 checks can boost Republican turnout in the midterm elections

  2. The Boston Globe

    Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don’t expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The offering of government checks has become a go-to tactic for President Trump when he faces a political jam.

  3. FOX8 WGHP

    Some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    The offering of government checks has become a go-to tactic for Trump when he faces a political jam.

  4. Fast Company

    Trump still plans on sending $5,000 checks after midterms, but even his fans are skeptical (opens Fast Company)

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    Fast Company's feed description

    President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November’s midterm elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that government payouts would arrive. “I mean, I guess it’s good for some people.

  5. Fortune

    Even some of Trump’s devoted fans doubt his promised $5,000 checks will ever arrive (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Trump says the payments depend on Republicans winning the midterms, but his previous promises of government checks never materialized.

  6. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Trump payout pledge sees doubts (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November's midterm elections -- but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that government payouts would arrive.

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