He lost because he was Trumper, nothing else.
The deceased husbands wife lost to the previous seat holder, dem, in a special election. Didnt really have a lot to do with trump. Had to to with a sexual predator and him offing himself and the public not accepting his wife to fill his seat.
Gee, that Ph. D. you earned in Political Science has really come into play so often, I feel the need to express my thanks for all the research & interviews you conducted in less than 24 hours. The insight provided by you analysis is amazing and most helpul to the average voter all across our land.
Thank you so much for your time and energy, I remain an admirer of the depth you provide in ever post. Never a bit of partisanship enters into your polling.
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