Republican Primary 2024 morning update for 09-25-2023

In the last 48 hours, there have been a few notable developments in the Republican primary.
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina, where he continued to attack the Biden administration and the mainstream Republican establishment. He also reiterated his false claims about the 2020 election being stolen from him.
Trump-endorsed candidates J.D. Vance and Mehmet Oz won their respective Republican primary elections for Senate in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Vance's victory was particularly significant, as he was once considered a long-shot candidate.
In Georgia, former President Trump is reportedly considering endorsing Herschel Walker in the Republican primary race for governor. Walker is a former football star who has been endorsed by former President Trump in his Senate bid.
In Wyoming, Liz Cheney, one of the ten Republican House members who voted to impeach Trump, is facing a tough primary challenge from Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman. A recent poll showed Cheney trailing Hageman by 22 points.
These developments suggest that Trump remains the dominant force in the Republican Party, even though he has been out of office for over a year. His endorsements are still highly coveted by Republican candidates, and his rallies are still able to draw large crowds. However, it is important to note that Trump's approval ratings among Republicans have declined slightly in recent months. It is also unclear how much of an impact his endorsements will have in the general election.
In addition to the above, here are some other notable developments in the Republican primary in the last 48 hours:
In the race for governor of Arizona, Kari Lake, a former news anchor who has been endorsed by Trump, has emerged as the frontrunner. She is leading in recent polls and has raised more money than any other candidate in the race.
In the race for governor of Nevada, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has also emerged as the frontrunner. He is leading in recent polls and has been endorsed by Trump.
In the race for governor of Texas, incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott is facing a challenge from far-right activist Beto O'Rourke. Abbott is leading in recent polls, but the race is expected to be close.
These are just a few of the notable developments in the Republican primary in the last 48 hours. The primary season is still in its early stages, but it is already clear that despite his countless lies and alleged crimes, Trump remains the dominant force in the Republican Party. His endorsements are not as coveted by Republican candidates, and his rallies are drawing smaller crowds. it is important to note that Trump's approval ratings among Republicans have declined slightly in recent months.
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