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Does a Trump endorsement make a difference? Yes, but not the way a candidate hopes it will

  • Written by Hans J.G. Hassell, Associate Professor of Political Science, Florida State University
Does a Trump endorsement make a difference? Yes, but not the way a candidate hopes it willSen. Dean Heller, right, and President Donald Trump, who endorsed him, at a rally on Sept. 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. Heller lost the reelection.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump may see himself as a winner, but the candidates he endorses don’t always win. In fact, his endorsement often helps the opponents of his candidates....

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