Anti-Trump Republican Suffers Election Defeat
THE ‘NO’ MAN VS. THE ‘NAVY SEAL’
Massie, a libertarian firebrand who has built a brand on being the lone "No" vote in Washington, is betting that his constituents value independence over blind loyalty.
"I read the bills. I try to make the decision based on what is best," Massie told supporters at a GOP dinner, taking a swipe at Gallrein for skipping the event. "I’m running against a guy whose main thing is he will promise you he will go along to get along. I don’t think we need a rubber stamp."
But Gallrein’s team says the district—where Trump remains a titan—wants a teammate, not a maverick.
"Captain Gallrein is honored that President Trump has been so supportive of his campaign to defeat every liberal’s favorite Republican," said Gallrein spokesperson Alexandra Wilkes.
BY THE NUMBERS: CAN TRUMP TILT THE SCALE?
The math is daunting for Massie. In Grant County, Trump commanded a massive 80% of the vote in 2024. If those voters follow the President's lead on May 19, Massie’s 14-year run in Congress could be over.
While Massie claims his internal polling shows him ahead, political experts say this is a coin toss.
“Massie is his own dude,” said Shauna Reilly, a political science professor at Northern Kentucky University. “He’s running his own campaign, and I think like it or lump it, that’s how he’s going to approach this.”
THE BOTTOM LINE: On May 19, Kentucky voters will decide if they want a constitutional "fighter" who isn't afraid to say "No" to his own party, or a Navy SEAL who promises to be the "backup" President Trump says he needs in Washington.
He Protected Two Lost Children at His Door Then Their Secret Changed His Life
"The rain had stopped only minutes earlier when Daniel heard the desperate pounding against his front door.
She Was Trapped Until a Stranger Exposed the Truth Behind the Garage Nightmare
""The first sound Clara heard was the cold echo of metal striking against metal.
He Whispered Please Wake Up And Her First Words Changed Everything
"""The rain had been falling for hours when Daniel Carter rushed through the hospital entrance with a fear he could no longer hide.
She Was Broken Until Someone Finally Stood Up For Her
""The first thing Emma felt was the grip around her arm.
He Accused His Elderly Mother Until One Secret Changed Everything
""The first thing Daniel noticed was the way his mother stopped breathing when she saw the paper in his hand.
He Opened the Shed Door and Found a Secret That Changed Everything
""The wooden shed had always been the one place on the property that nobody wanted to talk about.
She Was Soaked in Front of Her Daughter Until His Secret Came Out
""The morning air in the suburban backyard carried the quiet sounds of birds, distant traffic, and the soft rustling of leaves, but inside the small family gathering, a storm was already forming.
The Boy Recorded What Happened And Exposed The Truth Behind His Father's Rage
"""Ethan Cole had always believed his family was built on trust, until the moment he saw his father standing over his mother on the living room floor.
She Hit Him for the Truth He Hid for Years
""The sound of the slap echoed through the elegant living room before anyone had time to understand what had happened.
He Grabbed Her Baby Until One Truth Changed Everything
""The first sound that filled the quiet hospital room was not a cry from the newborn, but the sharp impact of a door opening too hard against the wall.
She Walked Away After His Secret Destroyed Everything
""Maya had spent the last hour standing in the quiet luxury bedroom pretending she was not afraid of what the truth would destroy.
She Stepped In To Protect The Girl And Exposed A Family's Dark Secret
""The first thing Clara heard was the sound of a child trying not to cry.
The Little Girl’s Secret Move Shattered Their Perfect Family Dinner
"The silver tray struck the edge of the dining table with a sharp metallic crash that echoed through the enormous room.
Her Birthday Party Turned Into a Family Secret Nobody Saw Coming
""Maya had always believed that birthdays were supposed to be filled with laughter, but on the afternoon of her son's eighth birthday, the garden behind the family home became the place where everything she tried to protect began to fall apart.