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Look: Thune’s face can’t hide the
seething anger and fear…

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Posted By: earlybird, 5/20/2026 4:21:08 PM

Last night was not just your typical primary night. It was a warning shot.Trump-backed candidates racked up major wins all over the country. Meanwhile, RINOs, anti-Trumpers, and old-guard GOPers either lost or found themselves looking a whole lot weaker. Thomas Massie lost in Kentucky after repeatedly breaking with Trump on major issues. RINO Bill Cassidy lost his primary after years of battles with MAGA voters… the list goes on. Trump-endorsed candidates all over the country had big nights. Speaking of Cassidy, he’s now planning his lame-duck “revenge tour.”

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Squish Thune should go yesterday...

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Reply 1 - Posted by: Encore 5/20/2026 4:37:48 PM (No. 2106590)
Pullin’ the plug…let that swamp drain!
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Reply 2 - Posted by: ronniethek 5/20/2026 5:44:19 PM (No. 2106611)
This d bag is next.
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Reply 3 - Posted by: BeatleJeff 5/20/2026 5:45:32 PM (No. 2106613)
Thune is up for reelection in two years. Hopefully, South Dakota Republians are preparing a strong primary challenger.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: DVC 5/20/2026 5:49:01 PM (No. 2106618)
Thune has TDS, just controls it a bit better on the surface....but he does everything he can to block conservatives and Trump.
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