GOP rallying around unknown salsa seller for Michigan congressional seat
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National Republicans are preparing to give a chance – and maybe even resources – to a political unknown who scored a primary in Michigan over a Trump-endorsed candidate with an Arabic-sounding name.
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A little-known salsa mogul bested President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate in the GOP primary for Michigan‘s 8th Congressional District this week, despite having quit the race a month earlier. Thomas Smith, a former engineer for General Motors, will face off against first-term Rep.
National Republicans are preparing to give a chance – and maybe even resources – to a political unknown who scored a primary in Michigan over a Trump-endorsed candidate with an Arabic-sounding name.
National Republicans are rallying behind Thomas Smith, a retired General Motors engineer who sells salsa at Flint farmer's markets, after he won a Michigan congressional primary over President Trump's hand-picked candidate, despite having dropped out of the race weeks earlier. Smith took 50.
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