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Disgraced Ex-Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell Aide Resurfaces in Arizona’s Senate GOP Primary

SECOND CHANCES

Jesse Benton was a rising star among Republican operatives until he was convicted of criminal charges. Now he’s making a comeback.

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