Republicans Suddenly Have Plans Next Week
Episode Date: September 4, 2026Dozens of Republican lawmakers tell the press that they won't be attending Trump's midterm convention next week, citing a variety of unconvincing exc...
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1217 episodes transcribedDozens of Republican lawmakers tell the press that they won't be attending Trump's midterm convention next week, citing a variety of unconvincing exc...
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