Bill Hagerty, a former diplomat who was endorsed by Donald Trump, won a contentious Senate primary in Tennessee, reinforcing the strength of a presidential endorsement in some of the nation's reddest territory.
Sethi pitched himself as a loyalist to Trumpism and conservative ideals that ground the party -- a similar theme seen throughout this year's primary cycle. In a final stretch of the race, which turned ugly, Sethi's insurgent bid gained some late momentum, boosted by grassroots energy, making the contest far more competitive than anticipated.The race devolved into a duel over who could out-Trump the other, as both Cruz and Paul saw Sethi as the"true conservative.
Earlier this week, Sethi, a physician, called on Trump to fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, and also defended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19 -- a drug Trump has frequently touted. This race wasn't the first in which the president and Cruz clashed over an anointed selection in a Republican primary. In Texas' 23rd Congressional District, the Trump-endorsed Tony Gonzales, a former Navy cryptologist,Ultimately, Hagerty winning a tough primary in a state Trump carried by 26 points in 2016 signals that that president's endorsement is valuable and that he continues to have considerable sway over GOP voters.
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