Elections

Trump Takes a Victory Lap as Troy Balderson Limps to Finish Line in Ohio

‘VERY TOUGH TIME’

This should have been a safe Republican seat. But the Donald somehow sees a ‘big turn for the better.’

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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