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The original author of Project 2025, a conservative blueprint that was central to the 2024 presidential campaign, is jumping into the South Carolina Senate race, vying to unseat four-term Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Norman said his experience as a businessman and his uncompromising attitude toward fiscal conservatism sets him apart from the other Republicans vying to McMaster.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
However, there are a lot of teams that will be vying for Suárez's services just looking at the list above.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Barr’s strong financial showing signals an early burst of energy in a primary where all three contenders are vying for Trump’s base.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2025
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Norman said his experience as a businessman and his uncompromising attitude toward fiscal conservatism sets him apart from the other Republicans vying to McMaster.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
However, there are a lot of teams that will be vying for Suárez's services just looking at the list above.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Barr’s strong financial showing signals an early burst of energy in a primary where all three contenders are vying for Trump’s base.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2025
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In contrast, the Cincinnati area is aging more quickly and struggling to draw in younger workers — a trend that, according to the chamber's report, could hinder the region’s ability to compete with other metros in business growth, infrastructure development, and innovation.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Teams are competing to win the $50,000 grand prize.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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In its petition to the Travis County state District Court, IGT contends that donating to a caucus is not the same as contributing to a political campaign.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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At the meeting, Demings contended that having corrections officers — who are county employees — transport detainees to facilities like Alligator Alcatraz, about 240 miles south of the jail, is a bridge too far.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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“Vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vie. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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