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Ed Gallrein, who preemptively earned the president\u2019s endorsement last week, launched his campaign Tuesday to oust the seven-term lawmaker Trump began targeting earlier this year over Massie\u2019s opposition to Republicans\u2019 megalaw.”<\/p>\n
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