https://freerepublic.com/tag/liberaltake/ en-us Thu, 6 Aug 2026 02:06:11 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4390765/posts President Trump’s handpicked congressional candidate lost his primary to someone who dropped out weeks ago. Amir Hassan, a veteran and self-proclaimed “America First Patriot,” was touted by Trump as the preferred GOP choice to represent Michigan’s 8th district in the House of Representatives. “Amir Hassan has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Michigan’s 8th Congressional District,” Trump posted on Truth Social Monday. “Election Day is Tuesday, August 4th. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR AMIR—HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Voters didn’t agree, as Hassan lost handily to Thomas Smith by over 10,000 votes, securing just... The New Republic https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4390765/posts#comment Thu, 6 Aug 2026 02:06:11 GMT