US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump and a loss for checks and balances
I was watching tonight’s primaries closely to see whether Trump still has serious pull in the GOP, especially with his rough polling numbers lately.
My suspicions were confirmed: a huge chunk of the conservative base is still full MAGA. Polls are understating it because a lot of them are lying out of shame.
The highest-profile race was Thomas Massie’s primary in Kentucky — and he just got wiped out by Trump’s endorsed challenger. According to reports, this marks roughly the 7th incumbent Trump has successfully taken out (out of 8 he targeted) for opposing some of his actions. 
From here on out, any GOP member with even a shred of independence is going to leave their spine at home. They’ll be terrified that crossing Trump will end their career. Expect way more sycophancy and zero real resistance to whatever Trump wants to do.