McConnell Says Trump Fueled ‘Candidate Quality' Problems in the Midterms

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1. NBC4 Washington

   McConnell Says Trump Fueled ‘Candidate Quality' Problems in the Midterms ↗ (opens NBC4 Washington)

   Published Dec 13, 2022

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   Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s endorsements in important 2022 primaries contributed to the nomination of poor candidates who fell short in swing states.

2. Forbes

   McConnell Blames Trump For ‘Candidate Quality’ Problems In Disappointing Midterms ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Dec 12, 2022

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   McConnell said Republican Senate leaders had little control over who was nominated since Trump wields such influence over the GOP.

3. Truthout

   McConnell Blames Trump for Poor “Candidate Quality” in Senate Midterm Races ↗ (opens Truthout)

   Published Dec 13, 2022

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   The Senate Minority Leader said Trump's endorsements in GOP primaries hindered the party in the general election.

4. Fox News

   McConnell blames Trump for ‘candidate quality’ problems during midterms ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Dec 13, 2022

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   Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel told reporters on Tuesday that midterm election outcomes had been impacted by the influence of former President Trump.

5. Breitbart News

   McConnell: Trump's Influence Led to 'Candidate Quality' Issues in Midterms ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Dec 13, 2022

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   Mitch McConnell claimed that former President Donald Trump's influence in primary races led to a "candidate quality" issue in the midterms.

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