Massie fights for political life in final push for votes in GOP primary
Rep. Thomas Massie is campaigning vigorously ahead of his GOP primary, alleging outside influence from wealthy donors. He claims that significant funding from individuals associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is attempting to sway the election. Despite trailing in polls, Massie remains confident and suggests that attacks from former President Trump have bolstered his fundraising efforts.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie accuses wealthy donors, including those linked to AIPAC, of trying to buy a congressional seat.
- ▪Recent polls indicate that Massie is trailing his primary opponent, Ed Gallrein, by a small margin.
- ▪Massie claims that Trump's social media attacks have positively impacted his fundraising.
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Rep. Thomas Massie is fighting for his political life ahead of Tuesday’s primary, accusing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and a group of wealthy Jews of attempting to “buy a seat in Congress.” The Kentucky Republican accused Miriam Adelson, Paul Singer, AIPAC and other wealthy contributors from outside Kentucky of having “funneled millions of dollars” into the race against him. “How did this race become the most expensive race in the history of Congress for a primary? It’s because three billionaires from outside of Kentucky have funneled millions of dollars in here. They’re trying to buy a seat,” Mr. Massie said during an appearance Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” Mr. Massie, a libertarian-leaning conservative, said the Republican Jewish Coalition, AIPAC, Ms. Adelson and Mr.
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