Politics

These Doomed Candidates Could Help Trump Survive a Primary

TRAINWRECK

Running for president and losing might seem harmless. This time is different.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

Senior Columnist

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